TRG Gene Clonality by PCR with Interpretation

Label Mnemonic:	TCELLPCR
Epic code:	LAB9866
Order form:	Molecular Oncology Requisition Comprehensive Hematopathology Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	81342

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)

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

Sample Processing:

Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order to provide correct interpretation of test results.
Specimen source is required on requisition for processing.
Tissue specimen should be frozen.

Sample Storage:

Blood/Bone Marrow - Room temperature or ambient storage.
Tissue Specimen - Freeze immediately and store frozen or send Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded blocks.

Transport Instructions:

Blood - Do not freeze, ship at room temperature. Ship express mail with overnight delivery.
Frozen Tissue - Ship frozen on dry ice. Ship express mail with overnight delivery. Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded blocks ship at room temperature.