T-Cell Clonality Using Biomed-2 PCR Primers Other
Test Mnemonic
TCBMDO
CPT Codes
- 81342 - QTY (1)
- 81340 - QTY (1)
- G0452 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm square | Paraffin block, formalin fixed | Clean container | Ambient | Ambient | Paraffin-embedded tissue should be delivered to Anatomic Pathology for accessioning and cutting. Specimens that undergo heavy metal fixation or are decalcified with strong acids (i.e., formic acid) are not acceptable for molecular testing. Non-decalcified specimens or samples that undergo EDTA decalcification are acceptable. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Paraffin-embedded tissue-indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Paraffin-embedded tissue-unacceptable |
| Frozen | Paraffin-embedded tissue-unacceptable |
Days Performed
2 days per week
Turnaround Time
7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) | |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Special Info
Disclaimer: The performance characteristics of this LDT were established at the Molecular Pathology Section of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the USA has not approved this test nor it is required for clinical use