Test Directory

BCR::ABL1 Tyrosine Kinase Domain Mutation Detection

Containers - Adult

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Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 2.7ml
Volume Range

5-10ml Peripheral blood or bone marrow specimen

Additive per Container

EDTA

Laboratory Site

WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1000

Transport arrangements

Blood and bone marrow specimens should ideally arrive within 24 hours of collection (maximum of 48 hours).  Specimens should arrive no later than 3.30pm on Friday. Samples should be sent to the following address:

Western General Hospital

Haematology/Biochemistry Combined Reception

Immunophenotyping Laboratory

Crewe Road

Edinburgh

EH4 2XU​

 

See also Specimen transportation.

Sample storage arrangements

Samples should be stored at room temperature. See specimen requirements.​

How to request

Please refer to our detailed requesting ​instructions.  The HMDS request form can be located here.​

Availability

Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

Anticipated turnaround

Results should be expected within 15 working days.  See results.

Static information/disclaimer

This test is accredited to ISO 15189:2012

General additional information

Mutations in the BCR::ABL1 kinase domain cause resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in patients diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML). This assay is designed to identify mutations within the BCR::ABL1 Kinase domain (including T315I).  

The identification of mutations that confer resistance to TKIs may lead to a change in therapy for the patient.

For clinical advice on appropriate investigations and advice for the interpretation of test results, please contact us​.