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Test ID BLOD1294 T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Blood

Useful For

Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal using blood specimens

Specimen Type

Whole blood


Shipping Instructions


Specimen must arrive within 7 days of collection.



Necessary Information


Include relevant clinical information and cytogenetic results, if available.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Moderately to severely clotted Reject

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 7 days
  Refrigerated  7 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

5 to 10 days

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

81340-TCB (T cell antigen receptor, beta) (eg, leukemia and lymphoma), gene rearrangement analysis to detect abnormal clonal population(s); using amplification methodology (eg, PCR)

81342-TCG (T cell receptor, gamma) (eg, leukemia and lymphoma), gene rearrangement analysis, evaluation to detect abnormal clonal population(s)

Reporting Name

T Cell Receptor Gene Rearrange, B

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Positive, negative, or indeterminate for a clonal T-cell population

Test Classification

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.

Forms

1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676)

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

83122
Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:

SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code Result Code Description
15831 Final Diagnosis: