Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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BCR-abl Genetic Testing

Ordering information:

BCR-abl testing must be peformed within 48 hrs of collection (best within 24 hrs.) but is not routinely processed by the referral laboratory on the weekends.

Samples need to be at Peter MacCallum pathology before 1500. (Mon-Fri only) .

Samples need to be at Box Hill laboratory by 11 am on Fridays.

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

BCRABL

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

EDTA large (Blood Bank)

Collection Instructions:

PLEASE NOTE THIS TEST REQUIRES 20-30ml OF BLOOD. ACCORDINGLY, PLEASE COLLECT 3-4 OF THE LARGE EDTA TUBES.

Samples need to be at Peter MacCallum pathology before 1500. (Mon-Fri only) .

Stored at Room Temperature.

Minimum Adult Volume:

20 mL

Notes:

BCR ABL Mutation Analysis - Must only be collected in the AM on MON,TUES and WED only.

15 ml EDTA blood required.

Sample must reach Adelaide within 24-36 hrs of collection

Frequency:

Weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

3 weeks

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW