Test Name
MALT1 18q21 rearrangement
Test Code
F MALT1
Synonyms
18q21, t(11;18)(q21;q21), MALT lymphoma-associated translocation 1 gene
Associations
Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma)
CPT Codes
88374
Turnaround Time
5
Specimen Requirements
5mL peripheral blood in sodium heparin 3mL bone marrow in sodium heparin Fixed cytogenetically prepared cells in sterile centrifuge tube with pellet visible in 3:1, Methanol:Acetic Acid
Specimen Stability
Blood and bone marrow = 4°C to 25°C, specimens are stable up to 72 hours Fixed cell pellets are stable for years when stored at -28°C to -15°C
Storage & Handling
4°C to 25°C during transit, but specimens may be transported on refrigerated gel packs. Do not allow the gel pack to come in contact with the specimen. Do not freeze. Extreme temperatures should be avoided.
Causes for Rejections
Clotted specimen; Specimens exposed to extreme temperature; Anticoagulant toxic to cells; Insufficient number of cells;
Description
Translocation (11;18)(q21;q21) has been associated with extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma). Translocation (11;18) leads to the fusion of the apoptosis inhibitor-2 (API2) gene and the MALT lymphoma
