Mantle Cell Lymphoma, bcl-1/JH, t(11;14), Cell-Based

Test Code

14991

CPT Codes
81168<br />

Preferred Specimen

5 mL bone marrow or whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Bone marrow and whole blood:
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Tissue block:
Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues, Sat; Report available: 3 days

Reference Range

0/Negative

Clinical Significance

Bcl-1/JH t(11;14) is highly specific for mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The t(11;14) can be found in approximately 70% to 95% cases of MCL. Half of these translocations fall within the BCL-1 major translocation cluster (MTC). The t(11;14) Real-Time PCR assay can be used to monitor minimal residual disease in NHL. Ideally, recent patient samples should be tested side by side with the previous sample to better illustrate the quantitative changes.

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