| Interpretive Data: |
Refer to report.
Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
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| Note: |
The chromosomal translocation t(11;18) or api2-mlt1 gene rearrangement is present in 40-50% of patients with MALT-type lymphomas of the stomach. Since most api2-mlt1 breakpoints cluster at a common breakpoint, this RT-PCR assay is capable of detecting most of api2-mlt1 gene rearrangements. However, some breakpoints occur at other loci and will not be identified by this particular test.
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| CPT Code(s): |
83891 Isolation; 83902 Reverse transcription; 83898 x3 Amplification; 83894 Gel separation; 83912 Interpretation and report - Additional CPT code modifiers may be required for procedures performed to test for oncologic or inherited disorders.
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Cross References: |
API2-MALT1 (BIRC2-MALT1 (API2-MALT1) Translocation, t(11;18) by RT-PCR)
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