Intended Use
Chromosomal translocations affecting the immunoglobulin heavy chain (IGH) locus at 14q32.3 are recurrent in many types of lymphomas and plasma cell neoplasms like Burkitt lymphoma (BL), Follicular lymphoma (FL). About 1% of all cancers and 10% of hematologic malignancies are caused by multiple myelomas (MM). Translocations affecting the IGH locus are observed in about 40% of MM cases.
Patient Preparation
- Sample collection: FFPE Tissue Block (or) Non-diluted bone marrow aspirate (or) Peripheral Blood collected in a sodium heparinized Vacutainer.
- Specimen preparation: Do not freeze or expose to extreme temperatures.
- FFPE Tissue Block: Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin-embed tissue (3–4-micron thick sections in positively charged/silanized slides). Fixative duration: 6-48 hours.
- 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