T-Cell Clonality Screening by PCR

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Aid in the diagnosis of T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders.

Mnemonic

T CELL-F

Methodology

Capillary Electrophoresis

Performed

DNA Isolation: Sun-Sat
Assay: Varies

Reported

5-7 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA) or green (sodium heparin) whole blood or bone marrow; tissue; formalin-fixed tissue.

Specimen Preparation

Whole Blood: Do not freeze. Transport 5 mL. (Min: 1 mL)
Bone marrow: Do not freeze. Transport 3 mL. (Min: 1 mL)
Fresh Tissue: Freeze immediately. Transport 100 mg or 0.5-2.0 cm3 tissue
FFPE Tumor Tissue: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed tissue. Protect from excessive heat. Tissue block will be returned after testing. Transport tissue block or four 10-micron shavings 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

Whole Blood, Bone Marrow or Extracted DNA: Refrigerated.
Fresh Tissue: Frozen on dry ice.
FFPE Tumor Tissue: Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.

Unacceptable Conditions

Whole Blood, Bone Marrow or Extracted DNA: Plasma, serum, or DNA extracted by a non-CLIA lab. Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA or sodium heparin. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Tissue: Specimens fixed/processed in alternative fixatives, heavy metal fixatives (B-4 or B-5), or tissue sections on slides. Decalcified specimens.

Remarks

If multiple specimens (blocks or slides) are sent to ARUP, they must be accompanied by one of the following: an order comment indicating that the ARUP pathologist should choose the specimen most appropriate for testing (e.g., "Choose best block"), or individual orders for each sample submitted. A Pathologist Block Selection Fee (ARUP test code 3002076) will be added to orders that utilize the first option. If multiple specimens are sent to ARUP without a request for pathologist block/slide selection or individual orders, they will be held until clarification is provided.

Stability

Whole Blood or Bone Marrow: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Fresh Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 hours; Frozen: 1 year
FFPE Tumor Tissue: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Extracted DNA: Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerate: Indefinitely; Frozen: Indefinitely

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

Refer to report.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

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Inactive
08/19/2019
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CPT Codes

81342

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0055567 T-Cell Clonality by PCR 21753-9
2006285 T-Cell Clonality Source
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Aliases

  • T Cell Gamma
  • T Cell Gene Rearrangement
  • T-cell receptor gamma rearrangment
  • T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement
  • TCRG
T-Cell Clonality Screening by PCR