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Epic Test Code LAB101011 BCR/ABL Quantitative Assay by RT-PCR

Important Note

Place on ice to keep cold, but DO NOT freeze.

Specimens must be received within 24 hours of collection due to lability of RNA. Must be received in lab before 5pm on Fridays.

Performing Location(s)

URMC

Specimen Type

Lavender (EDTA) [1 - 5.0 mL whole blood or 1 - 3.0 mL bone marrow]

Blood Tube Draw Volume

Min 50% draw volume  

Volume

5 mL lavender (EDTA) whole blood or one 3 mL bone marrow (EDTA).

Unacceptable Conditions

Frozen specimens

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Ambient: 2 hours

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Frozen: Unacceptable

Storage/Transport Temperature

Place on ice to keep cold, but do not freeze

5 mL whole blood or 3 mL bone marrow at 2-8°C.

Day(s) Performed

1 - 2 times a week

Turnaround Time

2 - 7 days

Causes For Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen

Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes

Methodology

Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fluorescence Monitoring

CPT Code

81206; 81207; If reflexed, add 81206 or 81207

Last Updated

14-Feb-22