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Test Name
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BCR/ABL: t(9;22) mRNA PCR, qualitative (p210) (p190)
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Synonym(s)
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BCR/ABL ALL Breakpoint (p190)
BCR/ABL CML Breakpoint (p210)
Translocation 9;22 PCR, qualitative
Philadelphia chromosome PCR, qualitative
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Description
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Methodology
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Performed
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As Requested |
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Turnaround Time
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2-5 days |
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Specimen Requirements
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Delivery on the same day of collection is highly recommended. Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of collection (48 hours for ACD). If available, a hematopathology report and H&E slide should accompany the specimen.
Peripheral Blood: 1 mL whole blood in EDTA preferred. ACD is acceptable. Send specimen at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).
Bone Marrow: 1 mL bone marrow in EDTA preferred. ACD is acceptable. Send specimen at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).
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Rejection Criteria
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Clotted peripheral blood or bone marrow. Specimens drawn in heparin will be rejected due to heparin's inhibitory nature to Taq polymerase. |
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CPT Code(s)
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83891, 83902, 83898x3, 83894x3, 83912 |
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Reference Range
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See interpretive report. |
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Contact
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Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory: (214) 645-7075
Customer Service: (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136
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