HLX IGR by PCR Case MG IGR
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Not Orderable |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Not Orderable |
Clinical Info |
Leukemias and lymphomas are characterized by the presence of clonal B-or T-cell populations. Rearrangement of the antigen receptor genes occur during the ontogeny of B and T cell lymphocytes. The rearrangements are unique in length and sequence for each cell. Immunoglobulin heavy chain (IGH) and Kappa Light chain (IGK) gene rearrangement assays are useful for the identification of clonal B-cell |
Specimen Type |
Blood, Body Fluid, Bone Marrow, Tissue, Other |
Container |
Lavender Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Lavender Top Tube or Sterile Container |
Transport Instructions |
room temperature or 4°C |
Specimen Stability |
Blood or Bone marrow; 7 Days Refrigerated. Do Not Freeze |
Methodology |
Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification and Capillary Electrophoresis |
Days Performed |
Monday through Friday |
Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
CPT |
81261 |
PDM |
5160170 |
Result InterpretationAn interpretative report will be provided. |
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