Test Directory
MRD monitoring ETV6::RUNX1
Containers - Adult
Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 9ml
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Volume Range
10-15ml Peripheral blood or bone marrow specimen
Additive per Container
EDTA |
Laboratory Site
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Transport arrangements
Blood and bone marrow specimens should ideally arrive within 24 hours of collection (maximum of 48 hours). Specimens should arrive no later than 3.30pm on Friday. Samples should be sent to the following address:
Western General Hospital
Haematology/Biochemistry Combined Reception
Immunophenotyping Laboratory
Crewe Road
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
See also Specimen transportation.
Sample storage arrangements
Samples should be stored at room temperature. See specimen requirements.
How to request
Please refer to our detailed requesting instructions. The HMDS request form can be located here.
Availability
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Anticipated turnaround
Results should be expected within 10 working days. See results.
Static information/disclaimer
This test is accredited to ISO 15189:2012
General additional information
This assay is for MRD monitoring and only suitable if the ETV6::RUNX1 fusion has previously been detected.
Please see ALL panel testing for diagnostic samples.
For clinical advice on appropriate investigations and advice for the interpretation of test results, please contact us.