Methodology
Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR); Sequencing
Synonyms
ABL Mutation; Cell-based, ABL Mutation
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
3-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood or bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) or ACD Solution B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=72 Hours; Frozen= Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Lipema; Frozen samples; Clotted
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81170
Revised
09-13-21
Initials
DM