TCRB Gene rearrangement
Unique Identifier:
ML-H012
Name on Requisition:
T-Cell rearrangement Beta
Product Line:
HEME
Panel Group:
PCR
Panel Name:
PCR–Lymphoma
Methodology
Molecular
PCR
Test Description and clinical significance
Genes
TCRB
Disease:
T-cell neoplasm
T-cell Receptor (TCR) Beta Gene Rearrangement, PCR is useful for establishing clonality of T-cell lymphoid neoplasms and identification of minimal residual disease or early recurrence in patients with a previous diagnosis of a T-cell neoplasm. It can be used in association with T-cell receptor (TCR) gamma PCR assay
Specimen Requirements
Preparation:
PB, BM, Fresh tissue, FFBE tissue or slides
Collection:
2 ml of peripheral blood or bone marrow aspirate anti-coagulated with heparin or EDTA, Fresh tissue (5mm) in RPMI or saline, Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue or slides, Body fluids (CSF, pleural or ascetic fluid) in RPMI or without fixative
Stability:
96hours/4 to 7 days refrigerated
Unacceptable Conditions:
Unlabeled or improperly labeled samples, Samples older than stability date, Gross hemolysis, Decalcified specimens or specimens fixed in B5
Storage & Transport
Blood or bone marrow specimens should be kept at room temperature and preferably arrives in the lab within 96 hrs of drawing. Samples that are 4 to 7 days old should be refrigerated. Fresh tissue should be shipped on ice. Body fluids should be shipped within 48 hrs of collection.
CPT(s)
81340
TAT
5
Requisition Type
Heme
Levels of Service
Full
DexS Code
Z047K
Prefix
MI
*The CPT codes provided are for informational purposes only and are based on AMA guidelines The billing party is solely responsible for correct CPT coding.
