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11q Deletion [ATM]
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 11q22.3 deletion commonly observed in B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) and related malignancies. This chromosome abnormality provides prognostic information helpful for making treatment-related decisions.
Set Up Schedule
Monday - Friday
Turnaround Time
3 days
CPT Codes
FDA Status
ASR
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