Evaluating chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients at diagnosis or during disease course for the presence of TP53 gene variants indicating high risk of disease progression and adverse outcomes.
This test is not intended for the evaluation of patients suspected of having an inherited or germline TP53 cancer syndrome (eg, Li Fraumeni syndrome)
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting
Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Molecular Hematopathology Patient Information
Molecular Medicare Billing Request
Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.
Refrigerated (preferred) - 10 days
Ambient - 10 days
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Sanger Sequencing
Hospital clients submitting a request for this assay on an outpatient with Medicare should complete and submit a Molecular Medicare billing request form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance.