BCR/ABL1 p190 Quantitative PCR Blood
Test Mnemonic
P190PB
CPT Codes
- 81207 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- ALL
- BCRABL
- p190
- PCR
- quantitative
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient | If patient has low white blood cell count, please collect up to an additional 10mL in EDTA (Lavender) and forward all tubes to performing lab. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | If specimen is to be stored for longer than 24 hours, store at 2-8 C for up to 3 days. |
| Refrigerated | Stored at 2-8 C for up to 3 days. |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
5 days per week
Turnaround Time
5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Quant |
Special Info
Clearly indicate specimen type on label. External client shipping instructions: Ship “Priority Overnight;” do not ship on Fridays or the day preceding a holiday.
Clinical Limitation
This assay does not detect minor or micro breakpoints, microdeletions, or mutations. Some specimens with very high levels of BCR/ABL1 major transcript (e13a2 and/or e14a2) may be displayed as a low p190 positive.