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Molecular Diagnostics - BCR/ABL: t(9;22) mRNA PCR, quantitative (p210)
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Test Description
Test Name

BCR/ABL: t(9;22) mRNA PCR, quantitative (p210 only)

Synonym(s)

Translocation 9;22 PCR, quantitative
Philadelphia chromosome PCR, quantitative

Description
 
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
As requested
Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of collection. For accurate quantification, delivery on the same day of collection is highly recommended. If available, a hematopathology report and H&E slide should accompany the specimen.

Peripheral Blood (preferred): 5 mL whole blood in EDTA preferred.  Send specimens at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).

Bone Marrow:  2 mL bone marrow in EDTA preferred.  Send specimens at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).

Rejection Criteria

Clotted peripheral blood or bone marrow. Specimens drawn in heparin will be rejected due to heparin's inhibitory nature to Taq Polymerase.

CPT Code(s)
 83891, 83902x2, 83900, 83901x2, 83907, 83896x2, 83912
Reference Range
See interpretive report.
Contact
Molecular Diagnostics Lab (214) 645-7075
Customer Service (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136
Last Modified: 02/10/2011