Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Fragment Analysis
Synonyms
T-Cell Receptor (TCR) Clonality; TCR-Gamma Clonality
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB07500
Lab Test Days
Monday and Wednesday
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood or 0.5-1 mL Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Bone marrow collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue, tissue in sterile transport tube or Fine needle aspirates (FNA) are also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow Aspirate
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 0.5mL Bone Marrow Aspirate
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81340 and HCPCS G0452
Revised
09-26-18