B-Cell, IGH Gene Rearrangements
Use
This assay can be used to detect clonal immunoglobulin receptor heavy chain gene rearrangements in blood, bone marrow, and tissue specimens. The presence of a monoclonal gene rearrangement usually, but not always, reflects the presence of a B-lymphocytic neoplasm, while polyclonal gene rearrangement patterns are found in benign reactive condition. Thus, the results of these studies can assist in the diagnosis of lymphoproliferative disorders.
Special Instructions
Please direct any questions regarding this test to customer service at 800-345-4363.
Limitations
This PCR assay is able to detect a clonal DNA population at the sensitivity of 5% in a background of polyclonal DNA. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Methodology
PCR-based (PCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 21747-1
- 21747-1
- 72486-4
- 49549-9
Result Turnaround Time
5-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 to 5 mL whole blood
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL whole blood
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, tan-top (K2-EDTA) tube and pink-top (K2-EDTA) tube
Collection Instructions
Fresh tissue should be placed in RPMI medium or shipped frozen on dry ice. Small samples (e.g., punch biopsies, fine-needle aspirates) will also be accepted. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Maintain whole blood/bone marrow or tissue in RPMI at 2°C to 8°C; FFPE specimens at room temperature; frozen tissue at -80°C.
Causes for Rejection
Frozen whole blood/bone marrow; quantity not sufficient for analysis; tumor block containing no tumor tissue; broken or stained slides
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