PCR/in-situ hybridization for acute promyelocytic leukemia

Genetics

• associated genetic aberrations:
  • retinoic acid receptor [RAR] gene

Indications

• acute promyelocytic leukemia

Specimen

• bone marrow
• whole blood (ACD or EDTA)
• store body fluid at 4 degrees C
• store tissue at -20 degrees C or below

More general terms

• molecular diagnostic test

Additional terms

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