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25411 BCR/ABL-1 RNA-Qual Diagnostic (BADX)

BCR/ABL-1 RNA-Qual Diagnostic (BADX)
Test Code: BCRADSO
Synonyms/Keywords
Philadelphia Chromosome Ph1 Bone Marrow/Blood
Useful For

​Aids in the DIAGNOSTIC workup for patients with bcr/abl-positive neoplasms, predominantly chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia.

When positive, the test identifies which mRNA fusion variant is present to guide selection of an appropriate monitoring assay.

Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repea​​t)
​No ​ ​Whole Blood ​Lavender Top Tube (LTT) ​ACD ​10 mL ​4 mL ​
​Bone Marrow ​​Lavender Top Tube (LTT) ​ACD ​4 mL ​2 mL ​
Collection Processing Instructions

Notify Cytogenetics (1-800-222-5835, ext 16388) when specimen is collected.  

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time​​
Varies ​ Refrigerate (preferred) 5 days
​Room Temperature 72 hours
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumen​​tation
​Sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories ​Monday through Friday ​5 days ​RT-PCR using GeneXpert
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Reference Range Information
Interpretive Report
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​81206 ​ ​1 ​BCR/ABL 1 (t9;22)) (eg, chronic myelogenous leukemia) translocation analysis; major breakpoint, qualitative or quantitative ​
​81207 ​ ​1 ​BCR/ABL 1 (t9;22)) (eg, chronic myelogenous leukemia) translocation analysis; major breakpoint, qualitative or quantitative ​
​81208 ​ ​1 ​BCR/ABL 1 (t9;22)) (eg, chronic myelogenous leukemia) translocation analysis; major breakpoint, qualitative or quantitative ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Philadelphia Chromosome Ph1 Bone Marrow/Blood
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repea​​t)
​No ​ ​Whole Blood ​Lavender Top Tube (LTT) ​ACD ​10 mL ​4 mL ​
​Bone Marrow ​​Lavender Top Tube (LTT) ​ACD ​4 mL ​2 mL ​
Collection Processing

Notify Cytogenetics (1-800-222-5835, ext 16388) when specimen is collected.  

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time​​
Varies ​ Refrigerate (preferred) 5 days
​Room Temperature 72 hours
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Useful For

​Aids in the DIAGNOSTIC workup for patients with bcr/abl-positive neoplasms, predominantly chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia.

When positive, the test identifies which mRNA fusion variant is present to guide selection of an appropriate monitoring assay.

Reference Range Information
Interpretive Report
For more information visit:
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumen​​tation
​Sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories ​Monday through Friday ​5 days ​RT-PCR using GeneXpert
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​81206 ​ ​1 ​BCR/ABL 1 (t9;22)) (eg, chronic myelogenous leukemia) translocation analysis; major breakpoint, qualitative or quantitative ​
​81207 ​ ​1 ​BCR/ABL 1 (t9;22)) (eg, chronic myelogenous leukemia) translocation analysis; major breakpoint, qualitative or quantitative ​
​81208 ​ ​1 ​BCR/ABL 1 (t9;22)) (eg, chronic myelogenous leukemia) translocation analysis; major breakpoint, qualitative or quantitative ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.