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Gene Rearrangement Analysis TCR (FFPE Tissue)

Alternative Names:

IGH + IGK clonality analysis (FFPE Tissue)
TCR Gene Rearrangement (Tissue)

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

SA TCR

Specimen Types:

Paraffin Block Shavings
Tissue Unfixed (fresh)

Container Types:

Plain PCR Tube

Collection & Request Instructions:

Tissue/Block selection by the pathologist is required.

Collection instructions: 30 shavings of 5um each, collect into 5ml screw cap conical based PCR tube: Eppendorf cat#0030122321 (do not substitute)

A NSW Health Pathology TCR Clonality Analysis request form must accompany the specimen. A copy of the form can be downloaded from the Online Test Catalogue

A copy of the Alfred Histopathology report must also be included.

Click here to see the RNS TCR Clonality Test Information sheet with further details on specimen requirements

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

NSW Health Pathology, Royal North Shore Hospital

Additional Notes:

A NSW Health Pathology TCR Clonality analysis request form must accompany the specimen. A copy of the form can be downloaded from the online Test Catalogue or click here to download a PDF version

A copy of the Histopathology report must also be included.