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BCR-ABL1, Minor (p190), Quantitative
Test Information:	Order in cases of Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) lymphoblastic leukemia to quantify the BCR-ABL1 p190 fusion form. For CML, use BCR-ABL1, Major (p210), Quantitative, (#9065).
Test Details
Test Code:	8972
Special Notes:	Samples received will be tested by ARUP. For p210 fusion form (major breakpoint), order BCR-ABL1, Major (p210), Quantitative (test code 9065).
Technical Information
Methodology:	Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction

Sample & Shipping Information
Test Requisition:	Tumor Analysis
Specimen Type:	Bone Marrow
Requirements:	Draw bone marrow in an EDTA (purple-top) tube(s) and send 3 mL (Min: 1 mL).
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at refrigerated temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection due to lability of RNA. Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Severely hemolyzed specimens. Frozen or clotted specimens. Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Specimen Type:	Whole Blood
Requirements:	Draw whole blood in an EDTA (purple-top) tube(s) and send 5 mL (Min: 1 mL).
Shipping Conditions:	Ship at refrigerated temperature in an insulated container by overnight courier. Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Severely hemolyzed specimens. Frozen or clotted specimens. Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Billing Information
Turn Around Time:	7 days
List Price:	*For Insurance or Institutional Prices, please call.
CPT Codes:	81207 x 1

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