Referred Tests
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Test ID: CSPCF
Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Bone Marrow
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Only orderable as a reflex. See PCPDS / Plasma Cell Proliferative Disorder, FISH, Bone Marrow
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Preferred: Yellow top (ACD)
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA) or green top (heparin)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix bone marrow
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
1 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Other | Fully clotted |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Ambient (preferred) | 4 days | |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |