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HelpTest Code IGH Immunoglobulin heavy chain gene rearrangement (PB, BM)
Laboratory Code
LAB3040503
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL x 2 for whole blood or at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate
Acceptable
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Eye aqueous and vitreous
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, Fragment Analysis
Days and Times Performed
TAT 20 days
Reference Interval
An interpretative report will be provided.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
Determination of B-cell clonality and identification of neoplastic B-cell. Assay covers Framework I, II and III
Service Code
1035041
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025
Test Info
(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.
(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.