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FLT-3 Gene Mutation

Source Bone marrow preferred. Peripheral Blood or DNA also acceptable.
Mnemonic FLT3 BM (Bone Marrow)
FLT3 PB (Peripheral Blood)
FLT3 DNA (DNA)
Specimen Requirements Test is performed on certain remaining bone marrow specimens after Flow Cytometric analysis.
NO separate specimen is required if specimen was collected in EDTA tube (lavender top).

Specimens collected in heparin (green tube tubes) are unacceptable for Molecular Assays.
Specimen Handling Send bone marrow specimens with flow cytometry tests and FLT-3 to Flow Cytometry. Data enter only flow test mnemonics.

Specimens for FLT-3 will be sent directly to Molecular Hematology from Flow Cytometry. Molecular Hematology will data enter the mnemonic FLT-3 as required.

DSC Accession: after 16:30, store at 4ºC.

Additional Information
Testing Location Molecular Hematology
Testing Frequency Monthly
Alternate Name(s) FLT3
Reference Interval Negative (normal)