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Test #
58
Test CPT Codes
88271 x6, 88275 x3
MM Reflex Panel (includes tests 59-61)
Test Type
Hematopathology
Test Disease / Components
Multiple myeloma (MM)
Test Technology
FISH
Clinical Utility
Diagnostic, Prognostic
Test Specimen
Peripheral Blood:
Draw 5mL in a sodium heparin (green top) tube
EDTA (purple top) will be accepted
Bone Marrow:
Draw 2-5 ml in sodium heparin (green top) tube
EDTA (purple top) will be accepted
Rejection Criteria:
Frozen or Fixed Specimen
Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimen
Storage, Stability & Shipping
Storage:
Label specimen with patient's name and date of birth
Complete requisition form with necessary information
Local Clients call KSL Diagnostics at 1.800.960.1080 to schedule a pickup
Ship samples at room temperature (do not freeze or fix)
Stability:
Specimen viability decreases during transit
Send to testing lab day of collection when possible
Specimen optimum if received within 48 hours
Turnaround Time (TAT)
2-5 days