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Test Code BA190 BCR::ABL1, p190, mRNA Detection, Reverse Transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), Quantitative, Monitoring Assay, Varies

Reporting Name

BCR/ABL1, p190, Quant, Monitor

Useful For

Monitoring response to therapy in patients with known e1/a2 BCR::ABL1 (p190) fusion forms

Testing Algorithm

For information see BCR/ABL1 Ordering Guide for Blood and Bone Marrow.

Method Name

Quantitative Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Varies


Ordering Guidance


This test is intended for monitoring patients with known e1/a2 BCR::ABL1 (p190) fusion forms.

 

This test should not be used to screen for BCR::ABL1 fusions at the time of diagnosis.

 

To screen for BCR::ABL1 fusions at the time of diagnosis, order one of the following:

-BADX / BCR::ABL1, Qualitative, Diagnostic Assay, Varies

-BCRFX / BCR::ABL1 Qualitative Diagnostic Assay with Reflex to BCR::ABL1 p190 Quantitative Assay or BCR::ABL1 p210 Quantitative Assay, Varies.

 

To monitor patients carrying BCR::ABL1 fusion forms coding for the p210 (e13/a2 or e14/a2) protein, order BCRAB / BCR::ABL1, p210, mRNA Detection, Reverse Transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), Quantitative, Monitoring Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), Varies.

 

To monitor patients carrying rare BCR::ABL1 fusion forms coding for e19a2, e13/e14a3, e1a3, e6a2, e19a3, e8a2, e12a2, e6a3, e8a3, and e12a3, order BARQ / BCR::ABL1, Rare Fusion Monitoring, Quantitative, Varies.

 

If the patient has a negative history of p190 but has a positive history of p210 or a rare fusion form, this test will be cancelled and one of the following appropriate monitoring tests will be added:

-BCRAB / BCR::ABL1, p210, mRNA Detection, Reverse Transcription-PCR (RT-PCR), Quantitative, Monitoring Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), Varies

-BARQ / BCR::ABL1, Rare Fusion Monitoring, Quantitative, Varies



Shipping Instructions


Refrigerate specimens must arrive within 5 days (120 hours) of collection, and ambient specimens must arrive within 3 days (72 hours) of collection. Collect and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible.



Necessary Information


Pertinent clinical history including if the patient has a diagnosis of chronic myeloid leukemia or other BCR::ABL1-positive neoplasm information is required.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Preferred:

Specimen Type: Whole blood

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

3. Label specimen as whole blood.

 

Specimen Type: Bone marrow

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.

2. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

3. Label specimen as bone marrow.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Whole blood: 8 mL; Bone marrow: 2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 5 days PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA
  Ambient  72 hours PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Moderately to severely clotted Reject

Reference Values

The presence or absence of the BCR/ABL1 messenger RNA fusion form producing the p190 fusion protein is reported. If positive, the level is reported as the ratio of BCR/ABL1 (p190) transcript to ABL1 transcript in the form of a percentage.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

81207

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BA190 BCR/ABL1, p190, Quant, Monitor 21823-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
39470 BCR/ABL1 p190 Result No LOINC Needed
MP002 Specimen Type 31208-2
19765 Interpretation 69047-9

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

4 to 8 days

Forms

1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676)

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.