Reflex B-Cell Receptor IGH Gene Rearrangement, PCR

Test Code
901967


CPT Codes
81261, 84999<br /> Restricted Client Code

Includes
If B-Cell Receptor IGH Gene Rearrangement, PCR is negative, then B-Cell Receptor IGK Gene Rearrangement, PCR will be added at an additional charge (CPT codes: 81264, 84999).


Preferred Specimen
12 mL whole blood collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube


Minimum Volume
6 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, Fragment Analysis

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 5 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.