BCR::ABL1 P190 RT-PCR

Diagnostic Use

Detection of BCR::ABL1 P190 transcripts associated with the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome in ALL and some cases of CML.

Department

Genetics - Molecular Oncology

Delphic Registration Code

MONC

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

3x EDTA (Lavender) dedicated to Genetics

Registration

Send to MONC

Synonyms

BCR/ABL1 P190 RT-PCR
Philadelphia translocation P190 PCR
t(9;22) P190 RT-PCR

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

6986

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood
• Bone Marrow

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• RPMI (Bone Marrow)

Additional Specimen Information

12 ml peripheral blood in EDTA. 1-3 ml of bone marrow in EDTA or RPMI (anticoagulant).
Transport to the laboratory at ambient temperature within 48 hours of collection to ensure high-quality RNA can be extracted.

Aliquot Instructions

Test Method

RNA extraction/storage and nested Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR).

Non-Funded Test Cost

$710.46 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

6986

Additional Costing Information

An additional charge of approximately $200 may be applied to samples received on weekends and public holidays for extraction of RNA by on-call staff.

Contact Information

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