BCR/ABL1, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Resistance, Kinase Domain Mutation Screen, Sanger Sequencing, Varies
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
VariesOrdering Guidance
This is the preferred initial test to identify the presence of acquired BCR/ABL1 mutations associated with tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-resistance. This is the preferred initial test to identify the presence of acquired BCR::ABL1 mutations associated with tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)-resistance.
Additional testing options are available. For ordering guidance see BCR/ABL1 Ordering Guide for Blood and Bone Marrow.
Shipping Instructions
1. Refrigerated specimens must arrive within 5 days of collection, and ambient specimens must arrive within 3 days of collection.
2. Collect and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible.
Necessary Information
Pertinent clinical history including if the patient has a diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia or other BCR::ABL1-positive neoplasm is required.
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix blood.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
3. Label specimen as blood.
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
2. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
3. Label specimen as bone marrow.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Blood: 8 mL; Bone marrow: 2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 5 days | PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA |
Ambient | 72 hours | PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
81170-ABL1 (ABL proto-oncogene 1, non-receptor tyrosine kinase)(eg, acquired imatinib tyrosine kinase inhibitor resistance), gene analysis, variants in the kinase domain
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
BAKDM | BCR/ABL1 Mutation, Sequencing | 55135-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MP004 | Specimen Type | 31208-2 |
MOFF | BCRABL Fusion (210, 190, 205, 230) | 55135-8 |
19824 | Final Diagnosis: | 34574-4 |
Report Available
5 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
Blood, bone marrow: 2 weeks; Extracted RNA: 3 monthsForms
1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
BADX | BCR/ABL1, RNA-Qual, Diagnostic | Yes | No |