Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Fragment Analysis
Synonyms
B-Cell Clonality
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
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; Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: Un
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
CPT Codes
81264, 84999, (HCPCS: G0452)
Revised
10-01-15
Initials
SL