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Test #

208

Test CPT Codes

81206

BCR/ABLI P210 quantitative mutation

Test Type

Hematopathology

Test Disease / Components

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)

Test Technology

Quantitative RT-PCR

Clinical Utility

Diagnostic, Prognostic, Monitoring

Test Specimen

Whole Blood:

  • Minimum of 2 ml required

  • Lavender-Top (EDTA) tubes required

  • ACD and heparin acceptable but not preferred

Bone Marrow:

  • 1-2 ml Bone Marrow required

  • Lavender-Top (EDTA) tubes required

  • ACD and heparin acceptable but not preferred

Rejection Criteria:

  • Frozen or Fixed Specimen

  • Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimen

Analyte: RNA

Storage, Stability & Shipping

Storage:

  • Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth

  • Complete requisition form with necessary information

  • Local Clients call KSL Diagnostics at 1.800.960.1080 to schedule a pickup

  • Ship samples as soon as possible to preserve specimen stability

Stability:

  • Specimen viability decreases during transit

  • Send to testing lab day of collection when possible

  • Specimen optimum if received within 48 hours

  • RNA based tests: ambient 1 hour, refrigerated 48 hours


Turnaround Time (TAT)

7-10 days

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