TRG Gene Clonality by PCR with Interpretation

Label Mnemonic: TCELLPCR
Epic code: LAB9866
Downtime form: Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Molecular Pathology
6240 RCP
384-9568
Specimen(s):
Blood, Bone Marrow and Tissue
Collection Medium:
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

Comments:

DNA extracted from bone marrow mononuclear cells or tissue is examined for rearrangement of T-cell receptor gamma (TCRG) genes.

Test Limitations:

Specimens fixed in B5 fixative are unsuitable for testing.

Methodology:

Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) followed by Fluorescence Capillary Electrophoresis

CPT Code:
81342