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Test Name
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BCR/ABL: t(9;22) mRNA PCR, quantitative (p210)
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Synonym(s)
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Translocation 9;22 PCR, quantitative
Philadelphia chromosome PCR, quantitative
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Description
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Methodology
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Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Performed
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As requested |
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Turnaround Time
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1-4 days |
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Specimen Requirements
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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).
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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, 83902x2, 83900, 83901x2, 83907, 83896x2, 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 Lab (214) 645-7075
Customer Service (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136 |
Last Modified: May 7, 2008 |
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