Test Details
Mnemonic
PMPCR
Ordering Code
3427400
CPT-4 Code(s)
81315
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL whole blood in original collection tube.
Alternate Specimen
Bone marrow: Lavender EDTA, ACD solution A, sodium heparin (3.0 mL)
Whole blood: ACD solution A, sodium heparin
Whole blood: ACD solution A, sodium heparin
Minimum Volume
4.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis, clotted sample, frozen sample
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes