Test Name:
BCR::ABL1 Qualitative Breakpoints p190 vs p210
CPT Code:
81206 / 81207
Turn Around Time:
24 – 72 hours
Clinical Application:
Qualitative determination of the type of BCR-ABL1 fusion transcript, major breakpoint, p210 (b2a2, b3a2) vs minor breakpoint (e1a2) p190.
Diagnosis
Methodology:
Real-Time Quantitative PCR. Minimum sensitivity: 0.001%
Specimen Requirements:
RNA-based assays
Peripheral Blood: Minimum 2 mL in EDTA (purple top) preferred or 2 mL in sodium heparin (green top)
Bone Marrow: Minimum 2 mL in EDTA (purple top) preferred or 2 mL in sodium heparin (green top)
Storage and Transportation:
Please store and ship specimens at ambient temperatures.
Ship RNA-based assays within 24 hours for optimal results.
Please refer to our full specimen requirements at Hematologics/Specimen Requirements for additional information and for directions on the storage and shipping of extracted DNA or RNA.