Laboratory Services
BCR/ABL1, Qualitative, Diagnostic Assay, Varies
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| Test Description |
BCR/ABL1, Qualitative, Diagnostic Assay, Varies
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| Synonym(s) |
Philadelphia chromosome Ph bone marrow/blood, Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), BCR-ABL1, BCR ABL, BCR/ABL, B lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), Chronic myeloid leukemia, T lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), t(9;22) |
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| Test ID |
BADX
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| Performing Lab |
Labcorp |
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| General Information |
Diagnostic workup of patients with a high probability of BCR-ABL1-positive hematopoietic neoplasms, predominantly chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia |
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| Container Type |
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (sodium heparin) tube, yellow-top (ACD-A) tubeTan-top (K2-EDTA) tube, OR Pink-top (K2-EDTA) tube |
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| Specimen Type |
Whole blood, bone marrow OR cell pellet |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Whole Blood - 10 mL |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow - Yellow Top (ACD) |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Send in original collection tube marked "Whole Blood" or "Bone Marrow" DO NOT ALIQUOT |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
Whole Blood - 8 mL |
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| Required Information |
1. Pertinent clinical history including if the patient has a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia or other BCR/ALB1-positive neoplasm |
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| Stability |
Submit at room temperature. If specimen has to be stored more than 48 hours, refrigerate at 2(degrees)C to 8(degrees)C. |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Gross hemolysis, Moderately to severely clotted |
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| Methodology |
Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Multiplex PCR |
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| Estimated TAT |
5 to 10 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday through Saturday |
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| Retention |
Blood/Bone Marrow: 2 weeks |
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| CPT Code(s) |
81206, 81207, 81208 |
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| Reference Range |
A qualitative result is provided that indicates the presence or absence of BCR/ABL1 messenger RNA. When positive, the fusion variant is also reported. |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
No |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
55135-8 |
