ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

BIRC2-MALT1 (API2-MALT1) Translocation, t(11;18) by RT-PCR : 0055691

Mnemonic: API2-MLT1

Methodology: Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Varies
Reported: 5-10 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Tissue.

Specimen Preparation: Freeze fresh tissue immediately. Transport 100 mg or 0.5 cm3 tissue.
OR
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Transport tissue block or 4 tissue scrolls (tissue shavings), 10 microns thick. Protect paraffin block from excessive heat. Tissue block will be returned after testing.
Transport tissue (frozen or paraffin block) in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.


Storage/Transport Temperature: Fresh tissue: Frozen at -70°C.
OR FFPE:
Room temperature or refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.


Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives (alcohol, Prefer®) or heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5). Slides. Decalcified tissue. Paraffin section slides.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Fresh tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen at -70°C: 1 year
FFPE:
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable


Interpretive Data: Refer to report.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 81479, G0452
Cross References: API2-MALT1 (BIRC2-MALT1 (API2-MALT1) Translocation, t(11;18) by RT-PCR)