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HelpTest Code TCG T-Cell Receptor Gene Rearrangement - gamma chain (PB, BM)
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole blood or bone marrow
aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL x 2 for whole blood or
at least 1mL for bone marrow aspirate
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Other body fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile plain
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Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Days and Times Performed
Weekly, TAT 14 working days
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction, Fragment Analysis
Service Code
1035037
Update
Last updated 25/02/2020
Specimen Stability
7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
For investigation of T-cell lymphoproliferative disease involving blood and bone marrow
Reference
An interpretative report will be provided.