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Is it normal to take 6 weeks to get test results

azgrandma
azgrandma CSN Member Posts: 609 Member
in Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin) #1
got blood drawn almost 3 weeks ago and still no results on the t cell gene rearangement test. anyone else taken this long to get results, was told it might take 6 weeks to come back
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  • jimwins
    jimwins CSN Member Posts: 2,107 Member
    #2
    Hello
    Hi AZ :),

    I don't have experience with this but I googled some info.
    It says test results should be available within 8-10 days.
    Below is link and a partial paste about the test.

    Hugs,

    Jim


    Info on Test


    T-Cell Gene Rearrangements by PCR

    Test Type

    Blood, Bone Marrow, or Tissue

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    Reasons for testing

    Your doctor may request T-cell Gene Rearrangement by PCR testing to:
    determine a diagnosis of lymphoma
    monitor the progress of treatment of lymphoma
    measure minimal residual disease (MRD), which can predict the likelihood of recurrence

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    Testing for...

    The T-cell Gene Rearrangement by PCR test can detect genetic abnormalities called monoclonal T-cell populations within your blood, bone marrow and other body fluid and tissue cells. The presence or spread of these abnormalities can indicate the presence or spread of lymphoma.

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    How the test works

    Your doctor will perform either a bone marrow biopsy or tissue biopsy, or take a sample of blood, for testing. Your doctor will then send the specimens to a laboratory for analysis.


    Note: The T-cell Gene Rearrangement by PCR test is also known as the T-cell Receptor (TCR) Gene Rearrangement test.


    Test results will be available to your doctor within 8 to 10 days.
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  • Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3
    Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3 CSN Member Posts: 3,831 Member
    #3
    Thanks Jim
    Azgrandma,

    Jim's info makes sense. Six weeks is ridiculous, and I cannot believe it.

    Scientists do carbon 14-dating of ancient artifacts faster than that ! I would be making some angry phone calls if I were you.
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  • COBRA666
    COBRA666 CSN Member Posts: 2,401 Member
    #4
    6 WEEKS 111
    What do you want to bet if it was their family member the results would be the very next day. John
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    #5
    Yes
    4-6 weeks is often how long it takes for genetic testing.
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  • 1ladydiamond
    1ladydiamond CSN Member Posts: 28
    #6
    blood test
    Yes usually
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  • 1ladydiamond
    1ladydiamond CSN Member Posts: 28
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    unknown said:

    Yes
    4-6 weeks is often how long it takes for genetic testing.

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  • 1ladydiamond
    1ladydiamond CSN Member Posts: 28
    #8
    unknown said:

    Yes
    4-6 weeks is often how long it takes for genetic testing.

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