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CLL Prognosis:  IgVH Mutation Anaylysis by PCR

Important Note

Prognostic marker for patients with CLL. Hypermutated IgVH is a favorable prognostic indicator in CLL.

Additional Codes

Epic:  LAB29478

Genpath:  5223-3

Performing Laboratory

GenPath/Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.

Methodology

Fluorescense

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen 5 mL Peripheral Blood - Lavender Top
Alternative Specimen 2 mL Bone Marrow - Lavender Top,Peripheral Blood - Green Top

 

Alternative specimen: Extracted DNA is acceptable, providing that the isolation of nucleic acid occurs in a CLIA-certified laboratory or a laboratory meeting equivalent requirements as determined by CMS and/or the CAP.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Saturday

Turnaround Time:

7 days

Test Classification and CPT Coding

81263