BCR/ABL Gene Rearrangement Qualitative by FISH
Order Name
BCRABL FSH
Test Number: 9113275
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 9113275
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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BCR/ABL Gene Rearrangement Qualitative by FISH
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Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization |
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
Preferred | 5 mL (1 mL) | Bone Marrow | Sodium Heparin (Green Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
Alternate 1 | 5 mL (3 mL) | Whole Blood | Sodium Heparin (Green Top, No-Gel) | Room Temperature |
Instructions | Send specimen ASAP, Keep at room temperature! (DO NOT FREEZE). Frozen samples will be rejected. |
GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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Testing Schedule | Mon-Fri |
Expected TAT | 3-5 Days |
Clinical Use | CML/ALL, bcr/abl, [t( 9,22)](Philadelphia Chromosome) Useful for diagnosing chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), following course of treatment in CML, and as a prognostic marker in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). In addition, it is useful in excluding CML if other myeloproliferative disorders are in the differential diagnosis. |
CPT Code(s) | 88377 |
Lab Section | Reference Lab |