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HelpTest Code CSPMM Plasma Cell Myeloma Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, Bone Marrow
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see NGPCM / MayoComplete Plasma Cell Myeloma, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies.
Specimen Type: Bone marrow aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender or pink top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Minimum plasma cell percentage is 5%.
2. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
3. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
4. Label specimen as bone marrow.
5. Fresh specimen is required for this test, as testing is performed on sorted cells.
Specimen Stability Information: Ambient (preferred) 4 days/Refrigerate
Useful For
Pre-analysis cell sorting for the MayoComplete Plasma Cell Myeloma panel
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see NGPCM / MayoComplete Plasma Cell Myeloma, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies.
Flow Cytometric Cell Selection
Reporting Name
NGPCM Pre-Analysis Cell Sorting, BMSpecimen Type
Bone MarrowSpecimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Ambient | 4 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Fully clotted | Reject |
| Bone marrow biopsies Slides Paraffin shavings Frozen tissues Paraffin-embedded tissues Paraffin-embedded bone marrow aspirates Extracted DNA |
Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see NGPCM / MayoComplete Plasma Cell Myeloma, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies.
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.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 |
|---|---|---|
| 618627 | NGPCM Pre-Analysis Cell Sort | No LOINC Needed |
| 618630 | Final Diagnosis | 22637-3 |