UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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BCR/ABL1 PCR, Diagnostic
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BCRDIAG / HCBCRDIAG
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| CPT Code(s): |
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81206, 81207
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| Methodology: |
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PCR
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Detection of BCR/ABL1 fusion transcripts associated with CML or ALL in newly diagnosed patients and determination of baseline level of BCR/ABL1 transcript for downstream monitoring.
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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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Routine: 2 - 4 days.
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Specimen Requirements
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Blood or bone marrow
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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.
Blood or bone marrow must be received and processed by WSLH within 24 hours of collection. Specimen must be received by the UWHC Core Laboratory Monday-Friday only.
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Preferred: Lavender top
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Preferred: 4 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) at room temperature. Transport with coolant pack during hot weather (> 85°F).
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Whole blood that is clotted or frozen. Plasma and serum are not acceptable.
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Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Interpretation provided with results.
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| Additional Information: |
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Referral Screening Flow Sheet
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Major fusion b3-a2 b2-a2
minor fusion transcript
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