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Clinical System Name
CEBPA Mutation DNA Screen
Description
Sequencing of CEBPA to distinguish biallelic from monoallelic mutations.
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA (preferred) or Dark Green/Sodium Heparin
Blood: 6 mL
Bone Marrow: 1-2 mL
Minimum Vol: No microtainer collections. Blood: 1mL EDTA/ BMA: 0.5mL EDTA/Tissue Blocks: 5 curls/Slides: 5 slides
Note: Record specimen type and date/time of collection on label. While green top tubes are accepted for testing, there is documentation that heparin can interfere with some PCR assays.
For more detailed info for bone marrow testing, see separate Bone Marrow Aspirate listing.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Notes: Affix large Cerner label to vacutainer.
Storage location: Store sample in CPA refrigerator Send Outs rack, including after hours and on weekends. Sample will be sent next weekday.
Off-site collection: Contact UW Hematopathology at (206) 288-7060 for instructions.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | 24 h | |
| Refrigerated | 72 h | |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F | 2 w |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Hematopathology Laboratory
Dept. of Laboratory Medicine
UW Molecular Hematopathology Laboratory
1959 NE Pacific St, NW 220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 288-7070
Department
Department: Send Outs/Genetic
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Methodology
Capillary sequencing, next-generation sequencing
Reference Range
None specified.
Clinical Utility
A genetic diagnosis may have implications for treatment, management, recurrence risk, and family member testing.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | CEBPA Mutations DNA Screen |
| Reference Test Number: | CEBPA |
| Instructions: | Send Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |