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Test ID: P53CA    
Hematologic Neoplasms, TP53 Somatic Mutation, DNA Sequencing Exons 4-9

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Evaluating chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients at diagnosis or during disease course for the presence of TP53 gene mutations indicating high risk of disease progression and adverse outcomes

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
CKP53CKP53 Protocol, BNoNo

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

Flow cytometry CKP53 protocol may be performed on peripheral blood samples to verify diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and determine the percent B-cells in the sample prior to TP53 testing.

See TP53 Sequencing Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Sanger Sequencing

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

TP53 gene somatic mutation analysis

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

TP53
P53
CLL
BCLL