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Test ID: BADX    
BCR/ABL1, Qualitative, Diagnostic Assay, Varies

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Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

Total RNA is extracted from the patient's blood or bone marrow at the time of diagnosis and mRNA is reverse transcribed into cDNA. The cDNA is then subjected to PCR using 4 separate multiplex reactions. A qualitative result, which will include the relative ratio of target translocation mRNA to control GUSB gene mRNA, will be provided. Although this method employs a quantitative PCR platform, the results can be used to evaluate the relative expression levels of the translocation mRNA relative to control mRNA, thus, providing an improved measure of RNA quality in the assay. Reporting of results will be qualitative; either BCR-ABL1 mRNA positive/detected (with transcript type) or negative/not detected.(Unpublished Mayo method)

PDF Report Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

No

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Monday through Saturday; a.m.

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

5 days

Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Clinic Laboratories until the release of the test result

10 days

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

RNA 3 months

Performing Laboratory Location Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester