BCL2 TRANSLOCATION FOR LYMPHOMA
| Synonyms: | BCL2-IGH Gene Rearrangement; BCL2 gene rearrangement; BCL2-IgH fusion gene detection |
| Computer Code: | (RLYMP) |
| Specimen Collection: | 2 tubes 7 mL blood (lavender or yellow top tube). Bone marrow: 1-2 mL EDTA. Deliver to Special Chemistry by 2 p.m. Genetic consent required (See Test Requisitions and Consents #6) |
| Minimum Volume: | WB: 3 mL, BM: 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Whole blood: Maintain unspun, at room temperature. Bone marrow: Maintain entire specimen at room temperature. * Must reach LCA labs within 48 hours of draw. No Friday draw. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 28 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 81402 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |