Test ID: FCEMA
CEBPA Mutation Analysis
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Varies
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Submit one of the following specimens:
Note: 1. Source required
2. If also ordering a Mayo test, send separate specimens.
Blood
Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Send 5 mL EDTA ambient.
Bone Marrow
Collect bone marrow in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Send 5 ml EDTA ambient.
DNA
50 – 100ul previously isolated DNA at concentration of 25 -30 ng/ul shipped frozen. If DNA is received ambient ship ambient.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
2 mL
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis: | NA |
| Thawing: | NA |
| Lipemia: | NA |
| Icterus: | NA |
| Other: | NA |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |


