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BCR-ABL Quantitative Analysis
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| Test Code(s): |
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BCRABL / HCBCRABL
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| CPT Code(s): |
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81206
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| Methodology: |
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PCR
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| Clinical Significance: |
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This test should only be ordered on patients previously tested at the Blood Center of Wisconsin (BCW). For new diagnosis see BCR/ABL1 PCR, Diagnostic [HCBCRDIAG] or BCR/ABL1 PCR, Monitoring [HCBCRMON].
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| Testing Site: |
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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| Days Performed: |
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Mon-Fri.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Routine: 4 - 7 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Can be drawn Monday - Friday only (must be in UWHC CSC Lab before 1200H on Friday). Please call Client Services at 263-7060 for collection instructions for any day preceding a holiday.
Testing requires referral screening. Referral Screening Flow Sheet may be printed from UConnect or see link in Additional Information. Contact UWHC Test Referral office at (608)262-6388 prior to collection.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: 3 Lavender top tubes
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 10 mL blood or 5 mL bone marrow
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 10 mL blood or 5 mL bone marrow
Pediatrics: 4 mL blood or 1 mL bone marrow
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| Specimen Processing: |
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Samples must be received at testing laboratory within 48 hours of collection due to lability of RNA. Store at room temperature.
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to laboratory immediately.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 48 hours
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Report provides interpretation.
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| Additional Information: |
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Referral Screening Flow Sheet
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