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Test Id : BALLM
B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia Monitoring, Minimal Residual Disease Detection, Flow Cytometry, Bone Marrow
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Aids in monitoring a previously confirmed diagnosis of B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Acute Leukemias of Ambiguous Lineage Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions
Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
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
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Immunophenotyping
NY State Available
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Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name
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Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
B-ALL Monitoring, MRD Detection, BM
Aliases
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Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Acute Minimal Residual Disease
ALL-MRD
B-ALL MRD
B-cell ALL MRD
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Acute Leukemias of Ambiguous Lineage Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Bone Marrow
Additional Testing Requirements
If cytogenetic tests are also desired an additional specimen should be submitted. It is important that the specimen be obtained, processed, and transported according to instructions for the other required test.
Shipping Instructions
Specimens must be received within 72 hours of collection.
Specimen Required
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Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution A or B)
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA), green top (sodium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Slides: Include 5- to 10-unstained bone marrow aspirate smears, if possible.
Collection Instructions:
1. Submission of bilateral specimens is not required.
2. Label specimen appropriately (bone marrow).
Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726)) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
1 mL
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Ambient (preferred) | 72 hours |
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Aids in monitoring a previously confirmed diagnosis of B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Acute Leukemias of Ambiguous Lineage Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions
Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (B-ALL) is a neoplasm of precursor cells (lymphoblasts) committed to B-cell lineage. B-ALL is the most common acute leukemia in children and adolescents and also occurs in adults. Patients with B-ALL typically present with a high blast count in the peripheral blood and bone marrow replacement with the disease. The diagnosis of B-ALL is based on a combination of morphologic features showing primarily small blasts with open chromatin and high N:C ratio, and an immunophenotype showing immaturity (CD34 and/or TdT expression) associated with B-cell lineage markers (CD19, CD22, and CD79a).
New therapeutic approaches in B-ALL have been increasingly successful. One of the most important predictors of the disease relapse is the ability to detect minimal residual disease (MRD) in the bone marrow specimens following induction phase of the therapy (day 28). Immunophenotyping studies are necessary as morphologic features are not sufficient to detect MRD. The absence of MRD (at 0.002% sensitivity) is an important prognostic indicator in these patients.
This test may also be used to establish an immunophenotypic fingerprint of tumor cells at diagnosis to monitor MRD in these patients after treatments or allogeneic stem cell transplant.
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
An interpretive report will be provided.
This test will be processed as a laboratory consultation. An interpretation of the immunophenotypic findings and correlation with the morphologic features will be provided by a hematopathologist for every case.
Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
An interpretive report for the presence or absence of B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) minimal residual disease (MRD) is provided. Patients who have detectable MRD by this assay are considered to have residual/recurrent B-ALL.
Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
This test is only appropriate for patients who have a previous confirmed diagnosis of B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia. Treatment with antibodies to CD19 may interfere with the ability to detect minimal residual disease (MRD).
Supportive Data
Sixty seven patient samples were analyzed with 38 of these showing no measurable minimal residual disease (MRD). Three of these had levels greater than 20% ALL involvement. Eleven of these had 0.13% to 10.0% MRD involvement. The 15 with the lowest percent MRD involvement ranged from 0.003% to 0.08%. In addition 25 normal bone marrows showed no MRD.
Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Bader P, Kreyenberg H, Henze GH, et al: ALL-REZ BFM Study Group. Prognostic value of minimal residual disease quantification before allogeneic stem-cell transplantation in relapsed childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: The ALL-REZ BFM Study Group. J Clin Oncol 2009;27:377-384
2. Borowitz MJ, Devidas M, Hunger SP, et al: Children's Oncology Group. Clinical significance of minimal residual disease in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia and its relationship to other prognostic factors: A Children's Oncology Group study. Blood 2008;111:5477-5485
3. Borowitz MJ, Pullen DJ, Winick N, et al: Comparison of diagnostic and relapse flow cytometry phenotypes in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: implications for residual disease detection: a report from the children's oncology group. Cytometry B Clin Cytom 2005;68:18-24
4. Campana D: Role of minimal residual disease monitoring in adult and pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2009;23:1083-1098
5. Chen W, Karadikar NJ, McKenna RW, Kroft SH: Stability of leukemia-associated immunophenoypes in precursor B-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma. a single institution experience. Am J Clin Pathol 2007;127:39-46
6. Coustan-Smith E, Ribeiro RC, Stow P, et al: A simplified flow cytometric assay identifies children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who have a superior clinical outcome. Blood 2006;108:97-102
7. Coustan-Smith E, Sancho J, Behm FG, et al: Prognostic importance of measuring early clearance of leukemic cells by flow cytometry in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Blood 2002;100:52-58
8. Guillaume N, Penther D, Vaida I, et al: CD66c expression in B-cell lymphoblastic leukemia: strength and weakness. Int J Lab Hematol 2011;33:92-96
9. Stow P, Key L, Chen X, et al: Clinical significance of low levels of minimal residual disease at the end of remission induction therapy in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Blood 2010;115:4657-4663
10. Wood BL: Principals of minimal residual disease detection for hematopoietic neoplasms by flow cytometry. Cytometry B Clin Cytom 2016;90:47-53
Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
Flow cytometric immunophenotyping (high sensitivity) of bone marrow is performed to evaluate the presence or absence of B lymphoblastic leukemia minimal residual disease using the following antibodies: BALLM Panel: CD10, CD19, CD20, CD22, CD24, CD34, CD38, CD45, CD58, and CD66c.(Cherian S, Miller V, McCullouch V, et al: A novel flow cytometric assay for detection of residual disease in patients with B-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma post anti-CD19 therapy. Cytometry B Clin Cytom. 2018;94B:112-120)
PDF Report
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Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information
No
Day(s) Performed
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Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.
Monday through Friday
Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
1 to 4 days
Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
14 days
Performing Laboratory Location
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Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test
Rochester
Fees
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Test Classification
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This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
88184-Flow cytometry; first cell surface, cytoplasmic or nuclear marker
88185 x 9-Flow cytometry; additional cell surface, cytoplasmic or nuclear marker (each)
88188-Flow Cytometry Interpretation, 9 to 15 Markers
Test Setup Resources
Setup Files
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Sample Reports
Normal and Abnormal sample reports are provided as references for report appearance.
Normal and Abnormal sample reports are provided as references for report appearance.
SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.