REF MISC
B Cell Gene Rearrangement Analysis by PCR
Synonyms:
IgH Gene Rearrangement
BCELL PCR
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood OR bone marrow
Preferred Volume:
4 mL Blood
2 mL Bone Marrow
2 mL Bone Marrow
Alternate Specimens:
Yellow top (ACD)
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
Send in original tube!
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Room temperature - 7 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis, moderately to severely clotted.
CPT Codes:
81261, 81264
Medicare Billing (81479)
Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)