Test ID: PCLLM
CLL Monitoring, MRD Detection FLIP, see #60490
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Specimen Type: Bone Marrow
Container/Tube: Yellow top (ACD solution B)
Specimen Volume: 1-5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Submission of bilateral specimens is not required.
2. Include 5 to 10 unstained bone marrow aspirate smears, if possible.
3. Label specimen appropriately (bone marrow).
Additional Information: If cytogenetic tests are also desired when collecting CLLM/60490 CLL Monitoring, MRD Detection, Blood an additional specimen should be submitted. It is important that the specimen be obtained, processed, and transported according to instructions for the other required test.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, please submit a Hematopathology/Molecular Oncology Request Form (Supply T241) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Lipemia | No |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
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