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T Cell Receptor Beta Chain Gene Rearrangement by PCR : 1002732
MessageFor tissue specimens, please provide most recent pathology report.
Test Code
MDFCPTCRBR or 1002732
Alias/See Also
T-cell clonality; T cell receptor beta; T-cell receptor (TCR); T Cell gene rearrangement
CPT Codes
81340
Instructions
Peripheral Blood in a lavender top tube (EDTA) or Bone Marrow in a lavender top tube (EDTA) or Tissue.
Transport Container
Submit 5 mL Blood (Min. 2 mL) or 2 mL Bone Marrow (Min. 0.5 mL): Do not centrifuge. Fresh Tissue: submit in RPMI media. Paraffin embedded Tissue: submit in sterile biohazard plastic bag. Slides: submit in slide holder. Do not submit decalcified tissue specimen.
Transport Temperature
Blood, Bone Marrow, or Fresh Tissue: Refrigerated; Paraffin embedded Tissue: Ambient or on ice pack in summer; Slides: Ambient.
Specimen Stability
Blood or Bone Marrow: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Paraffin embedded tissue: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Fresh tissue: Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Paraffin embedded tissue: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Fresh tissue: Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Decalcified tissue specimen.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday & Friday
Report Available
2-6 days
Limitations
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by medfusion. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.
Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.
Clinical Significance
Aids in diagnosis of T-cell neoplasms.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion