Hematology Profile Plus™

GTC-Hematology Profile Plus combines expression and fusion with mutation analysis in DNA and RNA.

The test covers >300 DNA genes and >1600 RNA genes.

This is a comprehensive evaluation for all hematologic neoplasms.

Hematology Profile Plus™

Overview

Hematology Profile Plus™

GTC-Hematology Profile Plus™ is a comprehensive genomic assay for hematologic neoplasms that combines DNA mutation analysis with RNA fusion and expression profiling in a single test. Covering >300 DNA genes and >1,600 RNA genes, it is designed to support diagnosis, classification, prognosis, therapy selection, and disease monitoring across a wide range of hematologic malignancies.

Short Description

Hematology Profile Plus™ provides an integrated DNA and RNA analysis approach for the comprehensive evaluation of hematologic neoplasms. It is especially valuable in clinically complex settings such as AML, ALL, CHIP, VEXAS syndrome, lymphoma, plasma cell neoplasms, and CLL, where fusion detection, mutation profiling, expression analysis, and clonality assessment can provide critical diagnostic and therapeutic insight.
With a turnaround time of 7–10 days, this assay helps clinicians obtain actionable molecular information for diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment planning, and longitudinal monitoring.

The assay also includes important advanced capabilities such as IgHV mutation status assessment, T-cell and B-cell clonality detection, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) evaluation, HLA class I genotyping, and specialized workflows for clinically relevant settings, including CD138-positive plasma cell enrichment in multiple myeloma cases. GTC also accepts skin biopsies, expanding the test’s value in the evaluation of cutaneous lymphoid lesions.

Features - Recommendations

The test covers >300 DNA genes and >1600 RNA genes.

This is a comprehensive evaluation for all hematologic neoplasms.
However, it is especially recommended for:

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): Translocations in AML are very important for diagnosis, prognosis and therapy selection. This comprehensive test can provide a complete evaluation of fusion mRNA and mutations. It also helps in determining a diagnosis in acute leukemia with ambiguous phenotype.

Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential (CHIP): Distinguish CHIP from clinically active and relevant hematologic neoplasm based on an internally developed algorithm using variant allele frequency, chromosomal structural abnormalities, clinical and laboratory data and longitudinal data. This distinction is particularly important when evaluating minimal residual disease and in the presence of other neoplastic processes.

VEXAS Syndrome: Recently described VEXAS (vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic) is caused by mutations in the UBA1 gene. This is an adults-onset fatal disease that may present as myelodysplastic syndrome, aplastic anemia or multiple myeloma, but is also characterized by fevers, low white cell count, vacuoles in bone marrow cells, dysplastic bone marrow, pulmonary inflammation, chondritis, and vasculitis. Detecting the presence of mutations in the UBA1 gene is the only way to confirm the diagnosis of this syndrome.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): This comprehensive assay is designed to confirm the diagnosis of Ph+ (BCR::ABL1-positive) ALL and Ph-like (BCR::ABL1-like) ALL and distinguish them from other types of ALL. It can be used for diagnosis as well as for monitoring. The incidence of Ph-like ALL is 20% to 25% of adult ALL and 15% of pediatric ALL. Diagnosis of Ph+-ALL and Ph-like ALL is very important because TKI therapy can be helpful in most of these patients. This assay can determine most of the mutations, translocations, and expression of genes (CRLF2) associated with Ph+ ALL and Ph-like ALL.

Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) and Other Types of Lymphoma or Plasma Cell Neoplasms: This assay can provide very valuable information for the management and monitoring of patients with DLBCL. It can distinguish between activated B-cell-like (ABC) and germinal center B-cell-like (GCB) and can help in the diagnosis of double hit lymphoma. The assay is also useful for other types of lymphoma, including follicular lymphoma and T-cell neoplasms, as well as multiple myeloma.

IgHV Mutation Status: Very important for prognosis and therapy selection in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

T-cell and B-cell Clonality Detection: The detection of T- and B-cell clonality is important because it can help diagnose and monitor certain types of malignancies. When a malignant transformation occurs in a T- or B-cell, the cells can undergo uncontrolled clonal expansion, resulting in the accumulation of a large number of identical cells with the same T- or B-cell receptor.

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV): Important for diagnosis and classification of lymphoproliferative neoplasms.

Torque Teno Virus (TTV): This virus was first discovered in a patient with non-A-E hepatitis and is now regarded as a part of the human virome. In general, TTV does not cause pathology in immunocompetent individuals. This virus is considered as a marker of the degree of immune competence in patients with immunological impairment and inflammatory disorders. High TTV load is associated with increased risk of infection. In patients with organ transplant, low TTV load is associated with an increased risk of rejection.

Other Features of Hematology Profile Plus™:

  • HLA class I genotyping
  • Human T-lymphotropic virus 1 (HTLV-1) is an oncogenic retrovirus strongly associated with aggressive hematologic malignancies, particularly adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL). Detecting HTLV-1 can play a critical role in the diagnostic evaluation of T-cell neoplasms, helping distinguish reactive from malignant processes and supporting accurate disease classification. Integrating viral detection into comprehensive genomic profiling provides additional biologic insight that may influence diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical management in hematologic oncology.
  • Enrichment for CD138-positive plasma cells is performed on bone marrow specimens with the clinical indication of multiple myeloma
  • A preliminary report will be issued for any patient positive for FLT3-ITD by fragment analysis or with a clinical indication of acute leukemia

Cutaneous lymphoid lesions

GTC Accepts Skin Biopsies

Cutaneous lymphoid lesions are frequently encountered in skin biopsies. Differentiating between various benign and malignant entities is critical, as is a precise classification of cutaneous lymphoid infiltrate remains a vexing problem for clinicians and pathologists.

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GTC Accepts Skin Biopsies

Case Studies

Real-world applications of our genomic testing

We provide a selection of real-world case studies that demonstrate the clinical utility and diagnostic impact of our genomic tests. Click the button below to explore individual cases and see how Hematology Profile Plus™ contributes to precision oncology in practice.

Our case study list is continuously updated as new clinical examples become available. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly to explore the latest insights and applications of our genomic testing in real-world settings.

Sample Requirements

- Bone marrow: 2 mL EDTA tube is preferred.
- Peripheral blood: 5-10 mL in an EDTA tube is required.
Important: RNA stability is 48-72 hours from blood draw. DNA stability is 7 days from blood draw. Samples received beyond 72 hours may include only DNA results.
- Fresh Tissue
- FFPE: 1 H&E slide and 8-10 unstained slides, 5-7 microns of BM clot or tissue fixed with 10% NBF fixative. Alternatively, the FFPE block of the BM clot can be sent for sectioning in our Lab.
- GTC Accepts skin biopsies

This is a brief overview of the sample requirements for this test. For complete and detailed instructions regarding specimen collection, handling, and submission, please download the full sample guidelines by clicking the button below.

Shipping

Specimen Preparation and Shipping Guidelines

Use the Hematology Transport Kit or Solid Tumor Transport Kit (depending on the sample type)

  • Complete the requisition, making sure that all sections are completed in their entirety, including client information, patient Information, specimen information, and test selection.  Missing information may delay reporting of test results. 
  • Diagnosis/patient history is extremely important in rendering the correct interpretation of results and should also be filled out as completely as possible. A copy of a pathology report should be included. 
  • Ensure the specimen is labeled with patient name and number.  A minimum of two patient identifiers is required for each specimen. 

For blood samples:

  • Ship using a cold pack. The cold pack should not directly contact the blood tube. Ship as soon with overnight delivery as the sample is collected. 
 

Important: RNA stability is 48-72 hours from blood draw. DNA stability is 7 days from blood draw. Samples received beyond 72 hours may include only DNA results.

Order Kits

Fill out the form to request kits. Please refer to the Specimen Requirements page for more details.

*GTC will need to set you up in our system if this is your first order.

QNS & TNP Rates

Innovative chemistry reduces QNS and TNP rates

Extremely Low QNS Rate
currently below 0.5%
Extremely Low TNP Rate
currently below 0.5%

Genes Tested

More than
RNA Genes
> 0
More than
DNA Genes
> 0

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