Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Using Biomed-2 PCR Primers Blood




Test Mnemonic

IGHPCR

CPT Codes

  • 81261 - QTY (1)
  • G0452 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
8 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Lavender)AmbientAmbient 

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
6 ugExtracted DNAClean containerAmbientAmbientPlease indicate the tissue source of the DNA.

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientWhole blood- 48 hours; Extracted DNA- 24 hours
RefrigeratedWhole blood- 7 days; Extracted DNA- 3 years
FrozenWhole blood- unacceptable; Extracted DNA- unacceptable

Days Performed

2 days per week

Turnaround Time

7 days

Methodology

Name Description
Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) 
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 

Reference Range