Test Details
Mnemonic
D816M
Ordering Code
3434600
CPT-4 Code(s)
81273
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL whole blood.
Alternate Specimen
Bone marrow, Paraffin block, Fixed tissue slides (6)
Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 2.0 mL
Bone marrow: 0.5 mL
Bone marrow: 0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Frozen specimens
Stability
Blood or bone marrow:
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Paraffin Block or slide:
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Paraffin Block or slide:
Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
DNA Sequencing
Reference Range
None detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
No