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

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

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Reference Range

Not detected
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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