This test is a subset of the NGSHM / OncoHeme Next-Generation Sequencing for Myeloid Neoplasms test and focuses more specifically on the gene mutations that are most prevalent and clinically significant in acute myeloid leukemias (AML). If a wider gene mutation analysis is desired, or the indication is for a myeloid malignancy other than AML, then NGSHM / OncoHeme Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), Hematologic Neoplasms should be considered.
The following information is required:
1. Clinical diagnosis
2. Pertinent clinical history, including disease phase (diagnostic, remission, relapse/refractory) and therapy status (especially if patient has received a hematopoietic stem cell transplant).
3. Clinical or morphologic suspicion
4. Date of collection
5. Specimen source
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Bone marrow aspirate (preferred)
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Green top (heparin), but not preferred
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
3. Label specimen as bone marrow.
Specimen Stability: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerate
Specimen Type: Peripheral blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Green top (heparin), but not preferred
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
3. Label specimen as blood.
Specimen Stability: Ambient (preferred)/Refrigerate
Specimen Type: Extracted DNA from blood or bone marrow
Container/Tube: 1.5-2 mL tube with indication of volume and concentration of the DNA
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as extracted DNA and source of specimen
Specimen Stability: Frozen (preferred) /Refrigerated/Ambient
