Test Details
Mnemonic
ACMYL
Ordering Code
3400567
CPT-4 Code(s)
81218, 81310, 81245, 81246
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA and green sodium heparin
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL whole blood collected in a Lavender EDTA.
Alternate Specimen
Bone marrow: 3.0 mL bone marrow (1.0 mL minimum) collected in Lavender EDTA tube.
Cell pellet collected in a sterile transport tube.
Cell pellet collected in a sterile transport tube.
Minimum Volume
3.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Whole blood/bone marrow
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Cell Pellet:
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Cell Pellet:
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Varies by test
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes