ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

T-Cell Clonality Screening Assay by PCR, Fluid : 0055567

Mnemonic: T CELL-F

Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction/Fragment Analysis
Performed: DNA isolation: Sun-Sat; Assay: Varies
Reported: 7-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or bone marrow (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL) OR 3 mL bone marrow (Min: 1 mL).

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA. Frozen specimens. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 83891 Isolation; 83898 x4 Amplification; 83896 x3 Nucleic acid probes; 83909 x4 Capillary electrophoresis; 83912 Interpretation and report  - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders.
Cross References: T Cell Gamma (T-Cell Clonality Screening Assay by PCR, Fluid), T Cell Gene Rearrangement (T-Cell Clonality Screening Assay by PCR, Fluid), TCRG (T-Cell Clonality Screening Assay by PCR, Fluid)
 
 

 

 

 
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