Pathology Test Details

Item	Details
Laboratory	Monash Health : Genetics and Molecular Pathology - VIC
Test Name	BCR-ABL
Genes Tested	BCR/MTTP
Test Description	Detects BCR-ABL (p210 and p190) at diagnosis and monitoring of the p210 transcript (only) during treatment.
Method	Specific assays
Test Type	Single
Comment	RT-PCR at diagnosis and quantitative monitoring to IS using an approved commercial assay (Qiagen)
Test Accreditation	Included In NATA Scope
Clinical Context	Somatic mutation
Sample Required	0.5 to 1.0 ml of bone-marrow or 5 ml blood in EDTA tube. Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection otherwise the assay may be compromised.
Turn Around Time	2 weeks
Medicare Rebate	MBS rebate may be available
Pathology Test Last Edit Date	3/07/2017 10:51:15 AM 03-Jul-2017

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