Pathology Handbook

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Alternative Names:

inv(16)
inv16

Laboratory:

Human Molecular

Test Code:

MS CBFB-MYH11

Specimen Types:

Blood
Bone Marrow

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Need 10mL of Blood and 3mL of Bone Marrow.

Specimens must be kept at room temperature and must be less than 24hours old.

Specimens should be sent to the Haematology Laboratory on Mondays to Thursdays between 0900-1730 hrs. Outside these hours liase with the Haemtology Registrar on ext 63075 before collecting.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

IMPORTANT - Samples should be first sent to the Human Molecular Unit for sample processing and RNA stabilisation.

A trizol sample will then be sent interstate.

External Laboratory:

NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - RPA