Test Details
Mnemonic
CKMAC
Ordering Code
3400266
CPT-4 Code(s)
81272
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 3.0 mL whole blood room temperature in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Bone marrow: EDTA
Tissue: Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded
Tissue: Formalin fixed, paraffin embedded
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Whole Blood/Bone Marrow:
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Tissue:
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Tissue:
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes