B-Cell Clonality Using BIOMED-2 PCR Primers Other
Test Mnemonic
BCBMDO
CPT Codes
- 81261 - QTY (1)
- 81264 - 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. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Frozen tissue unacceptable; Paraffin-embedded tissue indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Frozen tissue unacceptable; Paraffin-embedded tissue unacceptable |
| Frozen | Frozen tissue indefinitely; Paraffin-embedded tissue unacceptable |
Days Performed
2 days per week
Turnaround Time
7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) | |
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Special Info
Frozen tissue should be delivered to Surgical Pathology for accessioning and cutting. Frozen tissue unacceptable; Paraffin-embedded tissue indefinitely