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TCR-GENE REARRANGEMENT (PCR)

Message
SENDOUT/DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK


Test Code
TCR-GENE REARRANGEMENT (PCR)


Preferred Specimen
FLUID


Minimum Volume
1mL-CSF


Instructions
COLLECT EITHER PERITONEAL FLUID, PLEURAL FLUID, SYNOVIAL FLUID OR PERICARDIAL FLUID AND SEND TO LAB. OBTAINED BY PHYSICIAN. FOR OPTIMAL PROCESSING, SUBMIT TO LAB BEFORE 3 PM
WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

PLEASE, IF POSSIBLE DO NOT SUBMIT AFTER 3 PM!!! FOR CEREBRALSPINAL FLUID USE TUBE # 3.


Transport Container
LAV TOP TUBE, RED TOP TUBE, TUBE # 3 FOR CDF ONLY


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Performing Laboratory
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER 1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE LEBANON, NH 03766



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.