A patient is suspected of having follicular lymphoma, and his physician would like additional laboratory tests performed to confirm or rule out the diagnosis. Which of the following tests should be performed?

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The t(14;18) translocation is the most common chromosomal abnormality found in follicular lymphoma and is present in approximately 85% of cases. Therefore, this test is the best option to confirm or rule out the diagnosis of follicular lymphoma. The other options listed are not typically associated with follicular lymphoma.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Follicular Lymphoma, and His