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Ig Heavy-Chain Gene Rearrangement
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLT |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | PCR |
| Container type | Lavender top |
| Amount to Collect | 5 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood, Marrow, fresh frozen or formalin fixed Tissue |
| Preferred volume | 5 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL blood |
| Processing notes | Do NOT centrifuge blood-keep at room temperature; freeze tissue at -70C. Order Quest # 14868X. |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | PCR |
| Stability | Room temperature 1 week, refrigerated 1 week |
| Turn around times | Test set up Monday and Wednesday. Turnaround time: 8-10 days. |
| Additional information | Primarily used to confirm clonality in suspected B-cell lymphoma. Note clonal rearrangements of the Ig heavy chain gene is strongly supportive of a B-cell lineage but may be seen in rare T-cell lymphoma. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Quest Diagnostics-Nichols Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
| CPT coding | 83890-90, 83898-90 x3, 83909-90 x3, 83912-90 |
| Last Updated | 9/25/2011 7:12:35 PM |
| Entry Number | 550 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667