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HelpTest Code LAB8654 Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, PCR, Varies
Additional Codes
BCGRV
Useful For
Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal in specimens other than blood or bone marrow
Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation
Monitoring for a persistent neoplasm by detecting an immunoglobulin gene rearrangement profile similar to that from a previous neoplastic specimen
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
VariesShipping Instructions
Body fluid or spinal fluid must arrive within 4 days of collection.
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: At least 5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. If the volume is large, pellet cells prior to sending.
2. Send less volume at ambient temperature or as a frozen cell pellet.
Specimen Stability Information:
Body fluid: Ambient 4 days/Refrigerated/Frozen
Cell pellet: Frozen
Specimen Type: Paraffin-embedded bone marrow aspirate clot
Container/Tube: Paraffin block
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient
Specimen Type: Frozen tissue
Container/Tube: Plastic container
Specimen Volume: 100 mg
Collection Instructions: Freeze tissue within 1 hour of collection.
Specimen Stability Information: Frozen
Specimen Type: Paraffin-embedded tissue
Container/Tube: Paraffin block
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient
Specimen Type: Tissue
Slides: Unstained slides
Specimen Volume: 10 Slides
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 5 to 10 mL
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient 4 days/Refrigerated
Specimen Type: Extracted DNA
Container/Tube: 1.5- to 2-mL tube
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:
1. Label specimen as extracted DNA and source of specimen
2. Indicate volume and concentration of DNA on label
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated/Ambient
Specimen Minimum Volume
Body and spinal fluid: 1 mL
Tissue: 50 mg
Extracted DNA: 50 microliters (mcL) at 20 ng/mcL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | ||
Special Instructions
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
81261-IGH (Immunoglobulin heavy chain locus) (eg, leukemias and lymphomas B-cell), gene rearrangement analysis to detect abnormal clonal populations; amplified methodology (eg. polymerase chain reaction)
81264-IGK (Immunoglobulin kappa light chain locus) (eg, leukemia and lymphoma, B-cell) gene rearrangement analysis, evaluation to detect abnormal clonal populations
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BCGRV | Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrange, V | 61113-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MP017 | Specimen: | 31208-2 |
| 19915 | Final Diagnosis: | 34574-4 |
| 608950 | Signing Pathologist | 19139-5 |
Interpretation
An interpretive report will be provided.
The interpretation of the presence or absence of a predominant immunoglobulin gene rearrangement profile is sometimes subjective. These results must always be interpreted in the context of other clinicopathologic information to determine the significance of the result.
The detection of a clonal immunoglobulin gene rearrangement by this test is not synonymous with the presence of a B-cell or plasma cell neoplasm.
Method Description
Genomic DNA is extracted from all specimens.
In the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay, a total of 34 upstream and 5 downstream primers are used (Invivoscribe IGH and IGK gene clonality reagents). The primers are designed to amplify fragments from all theoretical rearrangements of the immunoglobulin heavy and kappa light chain genes. Each unique rearrangement should produce PCR fragments of unique sizes. The primers cannot amplify anything if the immunoglobulin genes are not rearranged because the distance is too great. The primers are labeled with a fluorescent tag so that the PCR product can be detected. The PCR fragments are analyzed by capillary gel electrophoresis using a genetic analyzer for fragment size and amount.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Report Available
7 to 14 daysSpecimen Retention Time
DNA: 3 monthsReject Due To
| Bone marrow core biopsies Paraffin shavings |
Reject |
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Testing Algorithm
The following algorithms are available:
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Forms
1. Hematopathology Patient Information (T676)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.