PCR Test

[Guest guest]

I received the results from my test and I need some help understanding

what they say.

The test is a BCR/abl, mRNA. From my peripheral blood.

My normalized ratio was 121,000

It represents a .35 log reduction from the average patient's level at

diagnosis.

Previous specimen Date 4/17/07 (Peripheral Blood)

Previous Result: 210,000

Test was performed at Mayo Medical Laboratories.

I was dx 3-15-07 and have been on Gleevec 400mg. since 4-12-07.

My Doctor now wants to do another test in a month on both the blood

and bone marrow aspiration. He didn't do a very good job explaining

why it's need, what was wrong with the latest results, and what it all

means. Can anyone give me some opinions?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Hi

I believe that you are in the UK so asking about PCR testing on the

US site may not yield the best responses for you.

I am in the UK and my PCR tests now take about 2 weeks, my tests are

done on site. This does make a difference, if the tests are sent away

then it does take longer and 4 weeks is about right, it is certainly

not unusual. Also the tests are run in batches ( so it can take a bit

longer for the whole process ).

I used to have to wait about 4 weeks for the results so I guess that

my hospital are now doing more PCR testing.

regards

SUSAN LEIGH

0208 958 8753

07956 269368

email: slleigh@...

skype: susan-leigh

www.caringbridge.org/visit/susanleigh

On 4 Feb 2010, at 21:50, d'Araille wrote:

> Hi All,

> I was wondering if anyone new how long it takes for PCR test result

> to come through? I was told by my doctor it will take 4 weeks. I

> don't get on with him nor really trust him... Not a good sign at

> all, isn't it?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just in case I confused you, I'm in the UK too. My PCR is done at the

Hammersmith - sometimes with blood they take when I see them, sometimes with

blood taken at my local hospital.  They're pretty quick (no more than 2 weeks

even for the samples taken at my " other " hospital). It's a bit hard to tell

because they don't send the results out to me - I only get them when I visit so

I've gleaned this from reading the dates on the reports!  But 4 weeks is not out

of line I think and it will vary from lab to lab.   

Good luck - and if you have to go on Glivec, my personal experience with it is

good. Obviously I can see why you don't want to go on it and can fully

understand that. CML changes one's life - something I've learned but I have

accepted I just have to adapt my life to it. Having done that, my life is

different but good, and with Glivec working, I am far more confident of being

around to look after my young children than I was when diagnosed.  I didn't

hesitate to start the drug. Honestly, I would be worried if you delayed starting

it too long.

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From: Leigh <slleigh@...>

Sent: Fri, February 5, 2010 6:05:16 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] PCR test

Hi

I believe that you are in the UK so asking about PCR testing on the 

US site may not yield the best responses for you.

I am in the UK and my PCR tests now take about 2 weeks, my tests are 

done on site. This does make a difference, if the tests are sent away 

then it does take longer and 4 weeks is about right, it is certainly 

not unusual. Also the tests are run in batches ( so it can take a bit 

longer for the whole process ).

I used to have to wait about 4 weeks for the results so I guess that 

my hospital are now doing more PCR testing.

regards

SUSAN LEIGH

0208 958 8753

07956 269368

email:  slleigh@...

skype: susan-leigh

www.caringbridge.org/visit/susanleigh

On 4 Feb 2010, at 21:50, d'Araille wrote:

> Hi All,

> I was wondering if anyone new how long it takes for PCR test result 

> to come through? I was told by my doctor it will take 4 weeks. I 

> don't get on with him nor really trust him... Not a good sign at 

> all, isn't it?

>

>

>