Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Sequencing
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4250
Lab Test Days
Mon-Fri AM
Standard TAT
4 to 5 days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL Bone Marrow, 6 mL Blood, or Paraffin-embedded Tissue
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=Indefinite, Refrigerated=Indefinite
Rejection Criteria
frozen
Test Volume Required
see above
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Bone Marrow, 4 mL Blood
Comments
Test requires insurance authorization check prior to draw
CPT Codes
81275
Revised
07-01-13