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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

Method Name

DNA Extracted for Analysis/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 cytogenetics results, if available.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: EDTA (lavender top)

Acceptable: ACD (yellow top)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Invert several times to mix blood.

2. Send specimen in original tube.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
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) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical 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)

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: 34574-4

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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676) in Special Instructions

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request Form (T726) with the specimen (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/hematopathology-request-form.pdf)