BCR-ABL1, CML/ALL, PCR, Quant

Message

Please direct any questions regarding this test to oncology customer service at 800-345-4363.

Test Code

480481

Alias/See Also

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 Transcript Detection by RT-PCR, Quantitative; Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, BCR-ABL1 Transcript Detection by RT-PCR, Quantitative; Quantitative BCR-ABL1 Translocation Detection by RT-PCR for CML and ALL

CPT Codes
81206, 81207

Preferred Specimen

Whole blood, bone marrow OR cell pellet

Minimum Volume

1 mL whole blood OR bone marrow

Instructions

Submit at room temperature. Specimens should arrive in the laboratory within 48 hours of collection. Indicate date and time of collection on test request form.

Transport Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, green-top (sodium heparin) tube OR yellow-top (ACD-A) tube

Transport Temperature

Submit at room temperature. If specimen has to be stored more than 48 hours, refrigerate at 2(degrees)C to 8(degrees)C.

Specimen Stability

48 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimen more than 48 hours old; clotted blood

Methodology
Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Friday 1st and 2nd shift

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.