Clonality detection of B-/T-cell populations*

Required sample material

Molecular genetic analysis:
3-7 ml EDTA blood or
extracted DNA

Sample dispatch

EDTA blood samples and extracted DNA for molecular genetic analyses can usually be sent unrefrigerated by normal post, as the DNA extracted from the leucocytes is very stable. Intermediate storage (max. 7 days) should take place in the refrigerator.

Please send the samples to the following address:

Heidelberg University Hospital
Institute of Human Genetics
Laboratory for Molecular Genetic Diagnostics
Im Neuenheimer Feld 366
69120 Heidelberg

Sample labelling

Please label each sample container clearly with the surname, first name and date of birth of the patient and use our request forms.

The request forms are structured in such a way that we have all the necessary information about the patient and the patient consent form (where required) for the examination order.

Please complete the request forms carefully to avoid unnecessary enquiries and please understand that we cannot accept unlabelled sample containers.

Please bear in mind that we can only carry out genetic analyses if we have the patient's written consent!

Leukaemia and lymphoproliferative diseases request form

Further information

Literature: PMID 1863985

Test method:
Southern blot analysis of TCR and Ig gene loci

Processing period:
5-14 days

Contact person

* non-accredited examination systems