Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Fragment Analysis
Specimen Type
Bone Marrow or Whole Blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Bone Marrow or 1-2 Whole Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Collection Instructions
Whole blood or bone marrow collected in an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerate-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Tem: 1 Week, Refrigerated: 1 Month; Frozen: Unaccptable
Test Volume Required
1 mL Bone Marrow or 2 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Bone Marrow or Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen room temp or refrigerated. Send with daily Apollo courier pick up.
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81267
Revised
5/17/24
Initials
SA