FLT3 ITD Mutation Analysis Bone Marrow




Test Mnemonic

F3ITDM

CPT Codes

  • 81245 - QTY (1)
  • 81246 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
4 mLAspirate, bone marrowEDTA (Lavender)AmbientAmbient 

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient48 hours
Refrigerated7 days
FrozenUnacceptable

Days Performed

Varies

Turnaround Time

2 days

Methodology

Name Description
Fragment Analysis 
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 

Clinical Info

This assay detects internal tandem duplication (ITD) mutations in FLT3. The presence of a FLT3 ITD mutation is associated with an adverse prognosis in acute myeloid leukemia.