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5271 : Lymphoma - Follicular, BCL2/IGH by PCR

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
t(14;18), Follicular Lymphoma
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Clinical Utility:
Useful for assessment of follicle center lymphomas.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
5271-2
Turnaround Time:
7 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
5 Bone Marrow - Lavender Top
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Bone Marrow - Lavender Top 1 Refrigerate 7 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
BML: Place bone marrow into tube, label with patient's name
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Place bone marrow into tube, label with patient's name. Send in bone marrow kit.
Storage/Transport Instruction: Specimen can be sent either RT or refrigerated.
Ship with cold pack during warm weather.
Specimen Comment:
If submitting Peripheral Blood Lav, 5 ml is required.
Alternative Specimen:
Peripheral Blood - Lavender Top, Tissue in RPMI

Billing:

CPT Codes:
81402 x 1

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