ITEM ID
N151
Item Name
BCR-ABL QUANTITATIVE, MRD MONITOR
DOCTOR SPECIALITY
Hematologist, Oncologist
DISEASE DESCRIPTION
Leukemia
Test Status
Active
BCR-ABL QUANTITATIVE, MRD MONITOR
Specimen
5 mL (3 mL min.) Whole blood / Bone marrow in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Physician prescription is mandatory.
Method:
Real Time PCR
Report:
Sample submitted by 2nd day of the month. Report issued in 4 weeks.
Usage:
BCR-ABL is a fusion gene formed by the rearrangement of breakpoint cluster region (BCR) on chromosome 22 with the ABL protooncogene on chromosome 9 leading to the formation of Philadelphia chromosome. This rearrangement is seen in almost 95% patients with CML. The Quantitative assay helps in the management of the disease and monitors effect of therapy.
Doctor Specialty:
Hematologist, Oncologist
Disease:
Leukemia
Components::
Department:
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
Pre Test Information:
Physician prescription is mandatory.