Synonyms
Polycythemia
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
3-25 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2.5-5 mL EDTA Whole Blood
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Collection Instructions
Include a completed Mayo Hematology Patient Info form and should include clinical and family history, CBC results, EPO levels, and JAK2 testing results if known with sample to lab. An ACD Solution B (yellow-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
5 mL EDTA Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Print the completed Mayo Metabolic Hematology Patient Info form scanned into Media in patient's chart and print most recent CBC results to submit with sample. Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Requires MJ approval for Inpatients.
CPT Codes
83020-26, 83020, 83021, 83789; 83068; 82664; need auth for Genetic CPTS 88184, 81259, 81269, 81363, 81364, 81404, 81479 x 3
Revised
4/25/23, 5/24/23
Initials
SA, CS