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T-Cell Receptor Rearrangement, Qualitative

Item Value
Available Stat? No
Test code TCRR
Performed by Quest
Sendout? Yes
Method PCR
Collection Instructions After collection of the sample, draw date and time must be written onto the tube and included as requested information. If the stability of the sample can not be determined, delay in result or cancellation of test may occur.
Container type Lavender top, Dark green top, Yellow top
Amount to Collect
Blood 2.5 mL
Bone marrow 2.5 mL

Tissue block
Sample type Whole blood, bone marrow, Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded tissue
Preferred volume
Blood 1 mL
Bone marrow 1 mL
Min. Volume
Blood 2.5 mL
Bone marrow 2.5 mL
UCSF Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed, clotted or frozen samples.
Processing notes Ship sample immediately at refrigerated or room temperature. Do not freeze.

Ship tissue blocks at room temperature.
Ref Lab Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed, clotted or frozen samples.
Normal range
Stability Room temperature 1 week, refrigerated 2 weeks
Turn around times 5-7 days
CPT coding 83891-90, 83898-90 x2) 83909-90, 83912-90
Last Updated 5/22/2013 1:33:22 PM
Entry Number 1495

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