PCR/in-situ hybridization for acute promyelocytic leukemia

Indications: - acute promyelocytic leukemia Specimen: 1) bone marrow 2) whole blood (ACD or EDTA) 3) store body fluid at 4 degrees C 4) store tissue at -20 degrees C or below Genetics: - associated genetic aberrations: - retinoic acid receptor [RAR] gene

Related

AML-M3; acute promyelocytic leukemia retinoic acid receptor [RAR] gene

References

Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed., W.B. Saunders, 1995