Methodology
Culture; Karyotype; Microscopy
Synonyms
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS); Myeloproliferative Disorders (MPD); Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL); Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML); Philadelphia Chromosome
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01171
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
7-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-10 mL Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Pleural fluid in a sterile container is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
10 mL Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Indicate source of specimen in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet. ALL specimens for this test need to be packaged and submitted to Quest in a Hematopathology Specimen Transport box.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88237, 88264
Revised
01-13-20
Initials
SL