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BCR-ABL t315i Mutation at IMVS

Alternative Names:BCR-ABL TKD Mutation
Laboratory:Human Molecular
Test Code:MS BCRABL315
Specimen Types:Blood
Bone Marrow
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
EDTA 4 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:4 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

PB or BM to be collected in EDTA

(Ideally 2x9ml EDTA for blood, 1x4ml EDTA for marrow)

Liase with the Haematology Registrar on ext 63075 before collecting and urgent BCR-ABL TKD Mutation testing.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:SA Pathology (IMVS) - Genetics & Molecular Path
Additional Notes:

Liase with the Haematology Registrar on ext 63075 before collecting an urgent BCR-ABL TKD Mutation testing.

MUST reach SA Path lab within 24-48hours (This test can only be performed on optimal samples). Sent urgently at ambient temperature.

*** Alternatively - Samples can have RNA stabilisation performed by the Alfred Molecular lab and later shipped on dry ice.

The form on the link below MUST also be completed and sent with the sample.

http://sapathology.sa.gov.au/testcatfiles/PUB-0556.pdf