T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR/TTGE
Order Name
T CELL PCR
Test Number: 9604030
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 9604030
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement, PCR/TTGE
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (3 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 5 mL (1 mL) | Bone Marrow | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 2 | 5x5mm | Tissue | RPMI Solution | Ambient / Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Send specimen ASAP, Keep at room temperature! (DO NOT FREEZE). Frozen samples will be rejected. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon |
| Expected TAT | 7-9 Days |
| Clinical Use | This assay is useful for establishing clonality of T-cell receptor gene rearrangement for the diagnosis of T-cell lymphoid neoplasms and identification of minimal residual disease or early recurrence in patients with previous diagnosis of T-call neoplasm. |
| CPT Code(s) | 81342, (G0452-26) |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |