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Test Code BA190 BCR/ABL1, p190, mRNA Detection, Reverse Transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), Quantitative, Monitoring Assay, Varies

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

BCR/ABL1, p190, Quant, Monitor

Specimen Type

Varies


Ordering Guidance


This test should not be used to screen for BCR/ABL1 fusions at the time of diagnosis; order either BADX / BCR/ABL1, Qualitative, Diagnostic Assay, Varies; or BCRFX / BCR/ABL1 Qualitative Diagnostic Assay with Reflex to BCR/ABL1 p190 Quantitative Assay or BCR/ABL1 p210 Quantitative Assay, Varies should be ordered for that purpose.

 

To monitor patients carrying BCR/ABL1 fusion forms coding for the p210 protein, which includes most patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML); order BCRAB / BCR/ABL, p210, mRNA Detection, Reverse Transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), Quantitative, Monitoring Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), Varies.



Shipping Instructions


Refrigerate specimens must arrive within 5 days (120 hours) of collection, and ambient specimens must arrive within 3 days (72 hours) of collection. Collect and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible.



Necessary Information


Pertinent clinical history including if the patient has a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia or other BCR/ABL1-positive neoplasm information is required.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

3. Label specimen as blood.

 

Specimen Type: Bone marrow

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.

2. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

3. Label specimen as bone marrow.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Moderately to severely clotted Reject

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 5 days PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA
  Ambient  72 hours PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

Blood: 8 mL
Bone marrow: 2 mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Specimen Retention Time

Whole blood, bone marrow: 2 weeks; Extracted RNA 3 months

Report Available

4 to 8 days

Reference Values

The presence or absence of the BCR/ABL1 messenger RNA fusion form producing the p190 fusion protein is reported. If positive, the level is reported as the ratio of BCR/ABL1 (p190) transcript to ABL1 transcript in the form of a percentage.

Useful For

Monitoring response to therapy in patients with known e1/a2 BCR/ABL1 (p190) fusion forms

Testing Algorithm

For information see BCR/ABL1 Ordering Guide for Blood and Bone Marrow.

CPT Code Information

81207

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BA190 BCR/ABL1, p190, Quant, Monitor 21823-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
39470 BCR/ABL1 p190 Result No LOINC Needed
MP002 Specimen Type 31208-2
19765 Interpretation 69047-9

Forms

1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676)

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.