ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0055557: bcl-1/JH, t(11;14) Translocation by PCR, Fluid |
| Test Mnemonic: BCL1-F | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: DNA isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies Reported: 2-7 days |
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Collect: Two 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), one 10 mL yellow (ACD Solution A), or 3 mL bone marrow in lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport: 10 mL whole blood or 3 mL bone marrow at 2-8°C. (Min: 3 mL) Also acceptable: CSF and pleural fluid. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 1 mL whole blood or 1 mL bone marrow at 2-8°C. Unacceptable Conditions: Serum, frozen whole blood, or clotted blood. Severely hemolyzed specimens. Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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Negative: bcl-1/JH gene rearrangement is not detected. Positive: bcl-1/JH gene rearrangement is detected. |
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By report
Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| Note: | |
| A positive result indicates the presence of a bcl-1/JH t(11;14) chromosomal translocation. A negative result does not entirely exclude the presence of a bcl-1/JH chromosomal t(11;14) translocation. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
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83891 Isolation; 83898 x4 Amplification; 83894 x3 Gel separation; 83912 Interpretation and report - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders. |