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HelpTest Code AMRD Minimal Residual Disease Detection, (MRD) Blood (B-ALL)
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB4068
Epic Description: MINIMAL RESIDUAL DISEASE DETECTION, BLOOD
Collection Limitations
Collect ONLY at the Ochsner Jeff Hwy location. Collection can only be Monday - Friday by 1pm.
The sample must be sent to the reference lab the day of collection.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
3.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
| Alternate | Dark Green, Sodium Heparin – No Gel | 3.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Collect ONLY at the Ochsner Jeff Hwy location. Collection can only be Monday - Friday by 1pm.
The sample must be sent to the reference lab the day of collection. Keep sample at ambient temperature.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Optimum: 3.0 mL
Minimum: 1.0 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories: Test code 3000724
https://ltd.aruplab.com/Tests/Pub/3000724
CSR Storage Requirements
Deliver to Sendout Lab immediately. Sample must be sent to reference lab the day of collection.
OC Sendout Lab Instructions:
Tubes can be shipped at ambient temperature Monday through Friday. Specimen should be received at the Reference lab within 24 hours of collection for optimal cell viability.
CPT Code Information
88184; 88185; each additional marker 88187 or 88188