What do the results mean?If your results show you have the BCR-ABL gene, as well as an abnormal amount of white blood cells, you will probably be diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) or Ph-positive, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).If you are currently being treated for CML or Ph-positive ALL, your results may show:The amount of BCR-ABL in your blood or bone marrow is increasing. This may mean your treatment is not working and/or you've become resistant to a certain treatment.The amount of BCR-ABL in your blood or bone marrow is decreasing. This may mean your treatment is working.The amount of BCR-ABL in your blood or bone marrow has not increased or decreased. This may mean your disease is stable.If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
