Test Directory

Test Code
BA190
Test Name
BCR-ABL1, P190 with Interpretation
CPT Codes
81207, G0452
Included Tests
  • Quant BCR-ABL1, Minor (p190), Result
  • Quant BCR-ABL1, Minor (p190), Percent BCR-ABL1 P190 / ABL1
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Clinical Utility

This assay quantifies BCR-ABL1 p190 (e1a2) transcripts to monitor therapeutic efficacy.

It should not be the sole diagnostic test for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia or Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen

Containers

Volume

Whole Blood

Lavender Top (EDTA)

4 mL

Bone Marrow

Sterile Container

1 mL

Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

3 Days
Causes for Rejection
  • Any specimen with leakage on the outside of the container will be rejected. Ensure the lid is tightly closed.
  • Any specimen shared with another laboratory test will be rejected.
  • Any specimen collected in an outdated collection tube will be rejected.
Methodology
Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Reference Intervals
BCR-ABL1 p190 Not Detected
Performing Location
Roble Road Core Laboratory
Alternate Names
  • Quantitative BCR-ABL1, Minor (p190)
  • t(9;22) BCR-ABL1 Translocation, Minor
  • Philadelphia Chromosome, Minor
  • BCR-ABL1 P190
Testing Schedule
Routine, Monday - Friday no holidays