PLASMA CELL NEOPLASM / MULTIPLE MYELOMA FLOW PANEL
| Synonyms: | Myeloma Immunophenotyping Panel |
| Computer Code: | (MYPN) |
| Specimen Collection: | Peripheral blood – lavender top tube (EDTA). Bone marrow – preferably one sodium heparin green top or red top tube from sodium heparinized syringe or K2EDTA lavender top tube. Fresh tissue – preferred: place sample in container with flow cytometry transport media; also acceptable: container with saline. Fluid – collect in a sterile cup/container. Other – call CIL at 518-262-5367 for details. |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport and maintain specimens at 2-8ºC. Specimen must be received within 72 hours of collection. CSF - transport and maintain at 2-8ºC ASAP. |
| Reference Values: | Complete panel will include: CD45, CD2, CD3, CD4, CD5, CD7, CD8, CD10, CD19, CD20, CD22, CD23, CD38, CD56, CD117, CD138, TRBC1, surface and cytoplasmic Kappa and Lambda light chains. Additional reflex testing will be performed if necessary. |
| Lab Code: | Cellular Immunology |
| Requisition: | CIL |
| Test Frequency: | Mon-Fri |
| Routine TAT: | 1 day (3 days for Pathology report) |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 88184, 88185x17 TC, 88189 PC |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |