T-Cell Gene Rearrangement

Message
Collect 1 of the samples below following standard collection proceduresBlood collected in a lavender EDTA or green NaHep tubeBone marrow collected in a lavender EDTA or green NaHep tubeTissue in formalin-fixed paraffin blockFresh tissue in sterile container 8 unstained positively charged slidesNeedle washings collected in alcohol based fixative


Test Code
LAB14242 TCLCN


Alias/See Also
TCLCN


CPT Codes
81479| 81340| 81342| 84999

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Do not reject specimens, send to laboratory for screening.Label unstained sections on glass slides with surgical case number (pathology report required, indicate if fixative is not formalin) Please include pathology report for frozen tissue and FFPE cases (partial/preliminary reports acceptable). Minimum Testing Volume: 3.0 mL Whole blood1.0 mL Bone marrow4 Slides1 BlockTransport Temperature: Frozen- Fresh tissueAmbient- All other samplesStability: Whole blood and bone marrowAmbient: 7 daysRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: N/A Paraffin blockAmbient: 5 yearsRefrigerated : 5 yearsFrozen: N/A Fresh TissueRoom temperature: N/A Refrigerated : N/A Frozen -70°C: 1 year


Report Available
7-Days


Clinical Significance
1230171015



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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