PCR for Antigen Receptor Rearrangement – Fixed Tissue [Referral]
| Description | Differentiation of a monoclonal/oligoclonal or neoplastic lymphoid proliferation from a reactive and polyclonal or pseudoclonal proliferation by PCR. This assay is recommended for fixed tissue only; for fluid samples see TVMDL referral test #8022, PCR for Antigen Receptor Rearrangement – Cytology Specimen [Referral]. |
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| Code | 8117 |
| Section | Histopathology |
| Species | Canine, Feline |
| Specimen | Specimen in 10% neutral buffered formalin (NBF) |
| Sampling Requirements | A minimum formalin to tissue ratio of 5:1 is recommended to ensure total fixation. A 10:1 ratio is ideal. |
| Collection Container | Sealed, leak-proof, wide mouth plastic container. Samples submitted in glass containers are not acceptable and will incur an additional processing charge. |
| Packing Instructions | Label all samples. Ship at ambient temperature. |
| Special Instructions | This test is performed at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Raleigh, NC. Prices listed for tests performed outside TVMDL may not include referral lab accession fees and are subject to change without notice. A processing and forwarding fee is added to all referral tests. Turnaround times vary depending on shipping time and the referral lab’s schedule.The price listed includes the test fee and a prep fee charged by the referral lab for scroll processing. PARR referrals for dermatopathology are referred by the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) to UC Davis in Davis, CA. Prices may vary; contact the Dermatopathology Speciality Service for details and pricing. |
| Price | $215.00 |