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t(11;18) [BIRC3/MALT1]
Method
Units
Reference Range
FISH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred
No
Type
Volume
Temperature/Stability
1
Bone marrow sodium heparin (green top)
1-2 mL
Room temperature; for overnight storage refrigerate; transport with refrigerated cold pack
Alternate
No
Type
Volume
Temperature/Stability
1
Whole blood sodium heparin (green top)
3-5 mL
Room temperature; for overnight storage refrigerate; transport with refrigerated cold pack
General Information
Clinical Utility
For the detection of t(11;18) observed in several types of lymphoma, including MALT lymphoma. For gastric MALT-type lymphomas, t(11;18) is a clonal marker for resistance to Heliobacter pylori eradication therapy and antigen independent growth.
Set Up Schedule
Monday - Friday
Turnaround Time
3 days
CPT Codes
FDA Status
ASR
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