PAXgene collections: collect via butterflies instead of a vacutainer due to the possible backflow of liquid inside the PAXgene if a vacutainer is used.
Collections for BCR ABL testing must be collected in a separate dedicated sterile tube and must NOT be put through any analysers.
Tube handling must be minimized to prevent contamination.
If using a PAXgene tube also collect an additional 9mL EDTA whole blood sample. If PAXgene tubes are not available then collect 1 x 9mL EDTA tube.
Test must be performed within 48 hours of specimen collection. Do not collect blood or bone marrow for this test on days preceding public holidays. Collections on Fridays must arrive at the Clayton laboratory by 2pm and samples collected after this or on a Saturday will not be accepted.
Test requests for rare translocations are referred to SA Pathology and these samples must be accompanied by a completed referral form, link below:
https://www.sapathology.sa.gov.au/testcatfiles/PUB-0556.pdf
