Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
MRD
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Hematologics
Epic ID
LAB09750
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3 mL Whole Blood or 2 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Sodium Heparin (Dark Green-Top) Tube
Collection Instructions
Bone marrow biopsy collected in RPMI, Fresh Tissue collected in RPMI, 1-4 mL CSF collected in a sterile container or in RPMI or 20-50 mL Bronchioalveolar Lavage (BAL) collected in RPMI is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-Only
Rejection Criteria
Paraffin Embedded Tissue
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood or 2 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or 2 mL Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Send a completed Hematologics requisition and send with sample room temp Monday-Friday, ok for Saturday delivery. Diagnosis for AML, B-ALL, T-ALL, CLL or MDS is required on requisition.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatient
CPT Codes
88184, 88185, 88189
Revised
2/26/26
Initials
SA