Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Using Biomed-2 PCR Primers Other
Test Mnemonic
IGHO
CPT Codes
- 81261 - 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 Surgical Pathology for accessioning and cutting. |
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 | Frozen tissue- unacceptable;Paraffin-embedded tissue- indefinitely; Extracted DNA- 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | Frozen tissue- unacceptable; Paraffin-embedded tissue- unacceptable; Extracted DNA- 3 years |
| Frozen | Frozen tissue- indefinitely; Paraffin-embedded tissue- unacceptable; Extracted DNA- unacceptable |
Days Performed
2 days per week
Turnaround Time
7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) | |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Frozen tissue should be delivered to Surgical Pathology for accessioning and cutting. Paraffin-embedded tissue should be delivered to Surgical Pathology for accessioning and cutting.