Methodology: Send out test

Clinical Significance:

Organ:

Disease State:

CPT Code(s): 36789

Turnaround Time: Variable, depending on where specimen is sent; contact Client Services for additional information

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday

Specimen Requirements:
Preferred Specimen(s): 5mL whole blood or bone marrow collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Transport at room temperature

Specimen Stability:
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria: Gross hemolysis, frozen, clotted