Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Not specified
Specimen container paediatric:
Special tube from laboratory
Specimen container adult:
Special tube from laboratory
Minimum volume paediatric:
4.0mL
Minimum volume adult:
4.0mL
Special requirements:
Ensure adequate mixing.
Availability:
During routine hours, Monday to Friday
Add on test:
All urgent add ons via telephone must be confirmed via email to the appropriate email address:
[email protected] (internal)
[email protected] (external)
Reference ranges:
See interpretative report.
Other info:
BCR-ABL transcript level for disease monitoring.