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Test ID: BCGRV    
Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement, Varies

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Determining whether a B-cell or plasma cell population is polyclonal or monoclonal in specimens other than blood or bone marrow

 

Identifying neoplastic cells as having B-cell or plasma cell differentiation

 

Monitoring for a persistent neoplasm by detecting an immunoglobulin gene rearrangement profile similar to that from a previous neoplastic specimen

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:

-Gastric MALT Lymphoma Diagnostic Algorithm      

-Gastric MALT Posttherapy Follow-up Algorithm

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Genomic DNA Extracted Followed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrange, V

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

B-Cell Gene Rearrangement
B-Cell Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrangement
Immunoglobulin Gene Rearrange (PCR)
Lymphoma vs Benign Process
B-Cell Clonality by PCR
IGH
B Cell Gene Rearrangement