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Test Code LSU: BCABF (Bld) BCABM (BM) BCR/ABL, FISH

Important Note

Only available in Shreveport/Monroe region

Additional Codes

Blood specimen Epic EAP: LAB4653  Description: BCR/ABL, FISH (Blood)

BM specimen Epic EAP: LAB3109   Description: BCR/ABL, FISH (Bone Marrow)

Specimen Type

Blood or Bone Marrow

Specimen Required

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

Dk Green Sodium Heparin, no gel

6.0 mL 1.0 mL
Alternate Lavender, EDTA 3.0mL 1.0mL

 

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Store at room temperature. Transport at room temperature.

Aliquot Requirements

Blood or BM

Optimum 5.0 mL

Minimum 1.0 mL

Performing Lab

Ochsner LSU Shreveport Molecular Lab

 

Assay Frequency

Monday – Friday

Routine Turnaround Time

3-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.

CSR Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature. Transport at room temperature.

CPT Code Information

88271 x 2

88275