BCR/ABL RNA Detection, RT-PCR

• CPT Code: 81206, 81207, 81208
• LOINC:
• Specimen Type: EDTA whole blood or Bone Marrow
• Frequency: Setup: Mon-Fri; analytic time 5 days
• Instructions: 10.0 ml whole blood in original lavender tube or 4.0 mL bone marrow in lavender, min 4.0 mL refrigerated.
• Text: Aids in the diagnostic workup for patients with bcr/abl-positive neoplasms, predominantly CML and ALL. When positive, the test identifies which mRNA fusion variant is present to guide selection of an appropriate monitoring assy. Components: Z7002 Diagnostic BCR/ABL1 Result; Z5287 Specimen type; Z5288 Interpretation.
• Methodology: Multiplex PCR on the LightCycler 96.