Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Looks at B-cell and T-cell clonality to help distinguish between reactive and neoplastic conditions. Analysis can be performed on tissue or liquid samples. B-cell clonality analysis targets immunoglobulin (Ig) genes (Ig heavy chain, IGH; Ig kappa light chain, IGK and T-cell clonality looks at the TCR gene. Would be requested by a consultant haematologist or histopathologist.
Specimen container paediatric:
EDTA for liquid samples and FFPE for tissue biopsies
Specimen container adult:
EDTA for liquid samples and FFPE for tissue biopsies
Minimum volume paediatric:
5 mL
Minimum volume adult:
5 mL
Special requirements:
Please complete NEHODS request form
Sample stability:
N/A
Transport requirements:
Samples should be sent to laboratory immediately.
Availability:
Sent away to HMDS Leeds
Freq analysis:
N/A
Add on test:
Can be added to any genetics sample where DNA has been stored
Quality assurance:
Leeds
Interpretation:
By genetics clinical scientist
Reference ranges:
N/A
Factors affecting result:
Quality and size of sample
Referenced documents:
N/A
Other info:
Testing done with HMDS, Leeds