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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