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Test ID TCGR T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Blood

Useful For

Determining whether a T-cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal using blood specimens

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reporting Name

T Cell Receptor Gene Rearrange, B

Specimen Type

Whole blood


Shipping Instructions


Specimen must arrive within 7 days (168 hours) of draw.



Necessary Information


Include relevant clinical information and cytogenetic results, if available.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole blood Ambient (preferred) 7 days
  Refrigerated  7 days

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Positive, negative, or indeterminate for a clonal T-cell population

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

81340-TCB (T cell antigen receptor, beta) (eg, leukemia and lymphoma), gene rearrangement analysis to detect abnormal clonal population(s); using amplification methodology (eg, PCR)

81342-TCG (T cell receptor, gamma) (eg, leukemia and lymphoma), gene rearrangement analysis, evaluation to detect abnormal clonal population(s)

81479 (if appropriate for government payers)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TCGR T Cell Receptor Gene Rearrange, B In Process

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
18210 Final Diagnosis: 22637-3
608951 Signing Pathologist 19139-5

Test Classification

This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

5 to 10 days

NY State Approved

Yes

Forms

1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676) in Special Instructions

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.