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Test Code BCR-ABL p210 BCR-ABL p210

Useful For

Diagnostic test that quantifies BCR-ABL1 mRNA transcripts in peripheral blood specimens of t(9;22) CML patients.

Collection Method

Peripheral blood venipuncture

Minimum Volume

4 mL

Container

Pink Top EDTA

Preferred Specimen

Whole Blood collected in a Pink Top EDTA tube

Acceptable Specimens

EDTA Whole Blood

Reference or Target Ranges

Normal Value: Negative Abnormal: Positive
Lower Limit of Detection <0.0030% (IS) / >MR 4.52
Upper Limit of Detection >55% (IS) / <MR 0.26

 

Reportable Units

IS (International Scale)

MR (Molecular Response)

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Interfering Subtances/Other
  • Heparin
  • Suggested storage and/or handling outside manufacturer specifications.
  • Other reasons deemed appropriate for cancelation by performing lab personnel.

Specimen Stability

Ambient Not Acceptable
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) 3 days (72 hours)
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) Not Acceptable

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed Monday - Friday
Expected Turn Around Time

48 Hours

Note: Specimens received past 2pm on Friday may be delayed until the following Monday.
Stat Availabilty No
Performing Bench Molecular Pathology
Instrument Cepheid GeneXpert Infinity
Methodology/Method Description Quantitative Real Time Reverse Transcription Polymarase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR)

CPT Codes

81206