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Molecular MRD follow up analysis (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia/Lymphoma IGH/TCR)
EPIC
Molecular MRD Follow Up
Section
Haematology - SIHMDS
Clinical indications
Disease monitoring for ALL/lymphoma patients
Specimen requirement
5mL Bone Marrow Aspirate (ACD-A/EDTA), or DNA (1000ng) from specimen types matching above criteria; any other specimen type- please liaise with Consultant Clinical Scientist
Dispatch and handling instructions
If patient has not been seen at GOSH before please prior arrange with SIHMDS-Haem laboratory before sending samples. (0207 405 9200 x5400) Please follow collection requirements as applicable to individual patient trial guidelines. If patient is not on trial, or sample is diagnostic: 9mL ACD-A tube will be sufficient for flow cytometry, MRD and cell storage. If patient is leukopenic additional volume may be required. Internal GOSH patients will have any excess sample biobanked at GOSH. Samples should be sent at room temperature and arrive at GOSH within 72 hours of collection
Turnaround time
9 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes