T-Cell Receptor Beta Biomed-2 PCR Bone Marrow
Test Mnemonic
TCRBM
CPT Codes
- 81340 - QTY (1)
- G0452 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 mL | Bone marrow | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 ug | Extracted DNA | Clean container | Ambient | Ambient | Please indicate the tissue source of the DNA. |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | Bone marrow- 48 hours; Extracted DNA- 24 hours |
Refrigerated | Bone marrow- 7 days; Extracted DNA- 3 years |
Frozen | Bone marrow- unacceptable; Extracted DNA- unacceptable |
Days Performed
2 days per week
Turnaround Time
7 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | |
Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) |