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HelpTest Code 922 Quantitative BCR-ABL1 mRNA detection
Laboratory Code
LAB5104
Specimen Requirements
p190
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for Bone Marrow Aspirate)
p210
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6.0 mL
Specimen Stability
72 hours, ambient or refrigerated (preferably ambient)
Methodology
Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction
Days and Times Performed
TAT 7 days (p210)
TAT 20 days (p190)
Reference Interval
An interpretative report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
Measurement of p210 (b3a2 or b2a2) or the p190 fusion transcripts levels in patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and/or Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) to establish baseline value, monitor treatment response and recurrence post-remission. Note that results are reported in International Scale (IS) for p210.
Service Code
1035032
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Test Info
p190
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.