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HelpTest Code Q210B BCR-ABL P210 Assay, Quantitative (Blood)
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Rejection Criteria
>24 hours old, clotted, frozen, anticoagulant other then
EDTA,
Poor
RNA
yield
Turnaround Time
3 Days
Test Includes
P210 transcripts. Quantitative assay will be run if the P210
transcripts are present.
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Volume
10 mL
Fee Code
376555-30181206
Offsite Collection Instructions
Protect from high or low temperatures. Send within 24 hours.
Test Usage
Indicated in chronic myelogenous leukemia and Philadelphia
chromosome positive acute lymphocytic leukemia positive for the
P210 transcript to monitor treatment.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Send within 24 hours
Test Limitations
Does not detect P190 and P230 BCR-ABL1
fusion transcripts or tumor cells less than 1 in a million.
Synonyms
Philadelphia Chromosome
STAT Turnaround Time
3 Days
Container/Tube
Lavender top
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
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
5 mL
Clinical Indications
Indicated in chronic myelogenous leukemia and Philadelphia
chromosome positive acute lymphocytic leukemia positive for the
P210 transcript to monitor treatment.
Transport Instructions
Protect from high or low temperatures. Send within 24 hours.
Test Components
P210 transcripts. Quantitative assay will be run if the P210
transcripts are present.
Methodology
RNA
based,
Real-time PCR
Synonyms/Key Search Words
Philadelphia Chromosome