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HelpTest Code CSPCF Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. See PCPDS / Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, High Risk with Reflex Probes, Diagnostic FISH Evaluation, Bone Marrow
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution A or B)
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA) or green top (heparin)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow
2. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of new cases of multiple myeloma or other plasma cell proliferative disorders
Sorting plasma cells for fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis
Reporting Name
PCPDS Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, BMSpecimen Type
Bone MarrowSpecimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Ambient (preferred) | 4 days | |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Other | Fully clotted |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. See PCPDS / Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, High Risk with Reflex Probes, Diagnostic FISH Evaluation, Bone Marrow
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Specimens processed: Monday through Sunday
Results reported: Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
4 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
88184-Flow Cytometry; first cell surface, cytoplasmic or nuclear marker
88185 x 5-Flow Cytometry, additional cell surface, cytoplasmic or nuclear marker (each)
LOINC Code Information
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 607684 | PCPDS Pre-Analysis Cell Sort | No LOINC Needed |
| 607689 | Final Diagnosis | No LOINC Needed |