Test #
55
Test CPT Codes
88237, 88264, 88280, 88291
Chromosome Analysis
Test Type
Hematopathology
Test Technology
Cytogenetics
Test Disease
Multiple myeloma (MM)
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic, Prognostic
Test Specimen
Peripheral Blood:
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Draw 5mL in a sodium heparin (green top) tube
Bone Marrow:
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Draw 2-5 ml in sodium heparin (green top) tube
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In case of dry tap, send additional (green top) tube of peripheral blood as a back-up
Tissue:
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Fresh tissue completely submerged in sterile culture media (RPMI)
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Multiple containers accepted
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DO NOT FREEZE
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DO NOT ADD FORMALIN
Viability Time
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48 Hours
PB TAT
5-7 days
BM TAT
5-7 days
Tissue TAT
14 days
FFPE TAT
Test Storage
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Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth.
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Complete requisition form with necessary information.
Call KSL Diagnostics at 1.800.960.1080 to schedule a pickup.
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Shipping kits will be provided.
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Store samples at room temperature.
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May-October please use cold pack in shipping kit (Do Not Freeze).