Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to LabPMM (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Set Up as Needed
Standard TAT
3-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood or Bone Marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) or an ACD Solution A/B (yellow-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Requires TSO form.
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
81245, 81246
Revised
11-28-17
Initials
SL