IGH Gene Clonality by PCR with Interpretation
| Label Mnemonic: | BCELLPCR |
| Epic code: | LAB9865 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Molecular Pathology
6240 RCP
384-9568
6240 RCP
384-9568
Specimen(s):
Blood, Bone Marrow and Tissue
Collection Medium:
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| Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA) |
Minimum:
5 mL blood or bone marrow in a pink or purple top EDTA tube or formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue (1 x H&E stained slide plus 10 x unstained slides)
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.Testing Schedule:
Weekly
Turn Around
Time:
7 working days
Reference Range:
None
Test
Limitations:
Specimens fixed in B5 fixative are unsuitable for testing.
Methodology:
Multiplex PCR followed by Fluorescence Capillary Electrophoresis
CPT Code:
81261
DNA extracted from blood, bone marrow mononuclear cells or tissue is examined for rearrangement of immunoglobin heavy chain genes.
NOTE: For patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, if analysis for IGH gene somatic hypermutation (or IGH variable region mutation) is desired, please order LAB7503 or LAB7504.