BCR/ABL1 Quantitative

Test Name
BCR/ABL1 Quantitative
Aliases
CML Quant, p210, t(9;22)
Provincial Mnemonic
LOINC Test Code
Description and Primary Use
Disease monitoring for CML
Reorder interval
3-6 months
TAT
21 Days
Test Cost
Not Available
Tier
1 - General Availability
Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)

Routinely ordered by hematologists, hematopathologists, pathologists, internists; however, other physicians may order if clinically indicated

Required Consultations
None
Algorithms and Guidelines
Special Patient Preparation

None

Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements

Within EH – do not collect after 12:00pm Thursdays; Outside EH – do no collect after 12:00pm Wednesday. Sample needs to arrive in MGL within 48h of sample collection to be processed. 2-4 mL peripheral blood or 1-2 mL bone marrow, EDTA, refrigerated NOT frozen.

Criteria for Rejection

Sample >48h from time of collection

Laboratory Service Area
Medical Genetics Laboratory
Performing Laboratory / Site
Category 4 (HSC only)
Last Updated
21-Feb-20