Intended Use
The most frequently deleted region in B-CLL is located in 13q14.3 distal to RB1. The minimal deleted region (MDR) is 350kb in size and includes the gene loci for the mi-RNAs 15 and 16. CLL with 13q deletion as the sole cytogenetic abnormality usually have a good prognosis. Deletions of chromosomal region 13q14 have also been reported in a variety of human tumors, including other types of lymphoid tumors and myeloid leukemias, as well as prostate, head and neck, and non-small-cell lung cancers.
Patient Preparation
- Sample collection: Non-diluted bone marrow aspirate. Collect in a sodium heparinized Vacutainer.
- Specimen preparation: Do not freeze or expose to extreme temperatures.
- Bone Marrow: Transfer 3 mL bone marrow to a Green (Sodium Heparin). (Min: 1 mL)
- Whole Blood: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 2 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature.
- Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Clotted specimens.
- Remarks:
- Stability: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH)
Sample received to report Turnaround time (TAT)
3 working days
Reference Interval
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Interpretive Data
The most recent WHO classification of Tumours of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues (Revised 5th edition) is used for interpretation criteria for evaluation.
Resources
- Additional Technical Information
- Test Request Form
Sample Reports
- Enhanced Report
- See report