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BCR/ABL-t(9;22) by RT-PCR (Quantitative)
MessageTesting performed by Neogenomics
Test Code
3985556
CPT Codes
81206-BCR/ABL 1 GENE MAJOR BP; 81207-BCR/ABL 1 GENE MINOR BP
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL of bone marrow
Collection Instructions: Provide bone marrow smear and CBC results with specimen.
Note: 1. Indicate bone marrow aspirate. 2. Label specimen appropriately (bone marrow aspirate).
Peripheral Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL of whole blood
Note: 1. Indicate whole blood. 2. Label specimen appropriately (whole blood).
Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL of bone marrow
Collection Instructions: Provide bone marrow smear and CBC results with specimen.
Note: 1. Indicate bone marrow aspirate. 2. Label specimen appropriately (bone marrow aspirate).
Peripheral Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL of whole blood
Note: 1. Indicate whole blood. 2. Label specimen appropriately (whole blood).
Transport Container
Transport Temperature
Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.
Specimen Stability
Ship same day as drawn whenever possible; specimens <72 hours old preferred
Methodology
Molecular
Limitations
Useful for diagnosis and monitoring of Philadelphia chromosome-positive cases of CML and ALL
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.
Performed By
CoxHealth
