Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), MRD by FC
Test Mnemonic
AMLMRD
CPT Codes
- Varies - QTY (1)
Aliases
- AML Minimal Residual Disease
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Bone marrow | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Specimen must be received by Cleveland Clinic Laboratories on the day of collection by noon EST. DO NOT collect the day before or after a major holiday. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Bone marrow | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Specimen must be received in the Send Outs laboratory on the day of collection by noon. DO NOT collect the day before or after a major holiday. | |
| 3 mL | Blood, peripheral | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Specimen must be received in the Send Outs laboratory on the day of collection by noon. DO NOT collect the day before or after a major holiday. | |
| 3 mL | Blood, peripheral | Sodium heparin (Green) | Ambient | Specimen must be received in the Send Outs laboratory on the day of collection by noon. DO NOT collect the day before or after a major holiday. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Bone marrow: 24 hours; Peripheral blood: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | Acceptable |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Sun
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Special Info
For optimal results, bone marrow specimens should be received in the performing lab within 24 hours of collection, and peripheral blood specimens should be received within 48 hours of collection. Specimens submitted outside of this range will be evaluated for quality using appropriate internal controls, and the results will be qualified appropriately. If sending samples outside of indicated stability, please transport refrigerated.