Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Fragment Analysis
Synonyms
B-Cell Clonality; B Cell
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood or 0.5-1 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube, formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue, tissue in a sterile transport tube, or fine needle aspirates are also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days (unacceptable for fresh/unfixed tissue); Refrigerated: 7 Days (unacceptable for fresh/unfixed tissue); Frozen: Unacceptable (1 Year for fresh/unfixed tissue)
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 0.5 mL Bone Marrow
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81261, 84999
Revised
04-02-20
Initials
SL