Test Code 922RT BCR-ABL (P210 and P190) Assay, Qualitative ((Bone Marrow)
Specimen and Container/Tube
Bone Marrow
Rejection Criteria
>24 hours old, clotted, frozen, anticoagulant other then
EDTA, Poor
RNA
yield
Turnaround Time
3 Days
Test Includes
P190 and P210 transcripts.
Specimen Type
Bone Marrow
Preferred Volume
3 mL
Test Usage
Indicated in chronic myelogenous leukemia and Philadelphia
chromosome positive acute lymphocytic leukemia to monitor
treatment.
Additional Information
If qualitative BCR-ABL assay result is positive;
quantitative
BCR-ABL assay
(p210 & p190) will be performed as part of reflex
testing.
Fee Code
376555-30081206
Synonyms
Philadelphia Chromosome
Offsite Collection Instructions
Protect from high or low temperatures. Send within 24 hours.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Send within 24 hours
Test Limitations
Does not detect P230 BCR-ABL1 fusion
transcripts or tumor cells
less than 1 in a million.
STAT Turnaround Time
3 Days
Container/Tube
Lavender top
Specimen Minimum Volume
3mL
Special Instructions
Protect from high temperatures or from freezing
Day(s) Performed
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Yes
CPT
81206
Method Name
RNA based, Real-time PCR
Reference Values
Interpretative report, quantitative result will be provided
if
PCR product
is
present.
Reject Due To
>24 hours old, clotted, frozen, anticoagulant other then
EDTA, Poor
RNA
yield
Pediatric Volume
3mL
Clinical Indications
Indicated in chronic myelogenous leukemia and Philadelphia
chromosome positive acute lymphocytic leukemia to monitor
treatment.
Transport Instructions
Protect from high or low temperatures. Send within 24 hours.
Test Components
P190 and P210 transcripts.
Methodology
RNA based,
Real-time PCR
Synonyms/Key Search Words
Philadelphia Chromosome