Methodology
Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
10-14 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 ml Whole Blood or 1-3 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube
Collection Instructions
Whole blood or bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days (preferred); Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Plasma; Serum; FFPE tissue blocks/slides, or fresh or frozen tissue; Specimens collected in anticoagulants other than EDTA (purple) or sodium heparin (green); Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens
Test Volume Required
5 ml Whole Blood or 3 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 ml Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Send with daily Apollo Courier.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81479
Revised
5/9/26
Initials
IM