BCR-ABL Ratio Analysis (Monitoring by PCR)
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Assay |
BCR-ABL Ratio Analysis (Monitoring by PCR) |
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Key Words |
BCR-ABL monitoring, BCR ABL, Philadelphia chromosome |
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Specimen Collection |
Mon-Wed only. Ideally 20ml EDTA 3x7.5ml EDTA Peripheral Blood. 3ml EDTA for a child |
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Referral |
This test is referred to another centre for analysis: |
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Turnaround time |
14 days from receipt at reference laboratory |
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Test indications |
Known BCR-ABL translocation |
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Interferences |
Contact referral laboratory for information |
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Reference Range |
Contact referral laboratory for information |
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Minimum retesting interval |
BCR-ABL monitoring requests made within 90 days of a previous request on a patient are intervened. |
