c-MYC (8q24) Rearrangement for Burkitt and Burkitt-Like Lymphoma - SDL

Test Information

Name: c-MYC (8q24) Rearrangement for Burkitt and Burkitt-Like Lymphoma

Code: 2565

Sample Type: Blood

Turnaround Time (TAT): 23 days

Preparation & Notes

Submit only 1 of the following Lymph Node: Obtain 1-3 cm^3 of tissue. Place specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container with sterile Hank's balanced salt solution, or normal saline. Label each container with the specimen type, patient's name, and laboratory control number. Send specimen refrigerated. the specimen cannot be frozen. Hematologic Disorders, Blood: Draw blood in a green top(sodium heparin) tube(s), and send 5.0 mL (pediatric: 2.0 mL) of whole blood. A total of 5.0-10 mL (pediatric:2.0-5.0 mL) is typically sufficient for chromosome analysis as well as fluorescent in situ hybridization studies. Invert several times to mix blood. (Clotted or hemolyzed blood will be rejected). Other anticoagulants used other than sodium heparin will be rejected as they are harmful to the viability of the cells. Label vial with patient's name, and laboratory control number. Send specimen with the refrigerated pack-not frozen pack, specimen cannot be frozen. Hematologic Disorders, Bone Marrow: Obtain 1.0-2.0 mL (pediatric: 1.0 mL) of bone marrow in a green top-top (sodium heparin) tube(s). Invert several times to mix bone marrow. (Clotted bone marrow will be rejected). Other anticoagulants used other than sodium heparin will be rejected as they are harmful to the viability of the cells. Label vial with patient's name, and laboratory control number. Send specimen with the refrigerated pack-not frozen pack, specimen cannot be frozen. Or send 2 unstained bone marrow smears slides.