IGH, B-Cell Gene Rearrangement, Clonal B Cell, B-Cell Receptor
Additional Codes
LAB29474
Performing Laboratory
GenPath/Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.
Methodology
PCR
Specimen Requirements
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Alternate
Specimen Type: Paraffin-embedded tissue block
Specimen Volume: Adequate amount
Causes for Specimen Rejection:
-No patient ID on specimen
-Patient ID on specimen and requisition doesn’t match
-Incorrect fixative (tube/solution)
-Specimen without GenPath/Bio-Reference requisition
-Frozen specimen
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient/Frozen NO
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday though Friday
Turnaround Time:
3 to 4 days
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81261