Test Code CML ABL1 Kinase domain mutation screen
Laboratory Code
LAB3041101
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate)
Specimen Stability
72 hours, ambient or refrigerated (preferably ambient)
Methodology
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction, DNA sequencing
Days and Times Performed
TAT 1 month
Reference Interval
An interpretative report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
Identifies ABL1 mutations resulting in possible treatment resistance in chronic myeloid leukemia and other Philadelphia chromosome positive-hematological malignancies
Service Code
1035070
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025