Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-5 mL Whole Blood or 2-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood or bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube or Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days (Indefinite for Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue); Refrigerated: 7 Days (Indefinite for Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81218