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Test Code
PBMMC
Test Name
Post-BMT, Marrow Mononuclear Cells
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Bone Marrow

Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect bone marrow in a lavender top EDTA tube.
  2. Fill tube completely.
Processing and Submission Instructions

A TJU Molecular Requisition must be submitted with the specimen.

  1. Transport 3 mL of bone marrow in the original collection container.
  2. Maintain specimen at room temperature.
  3. Address the specimen transport bag as: "Attn. Molecular Lab".
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

24 hours
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Capillary Electrophoresis (CE)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Reference Lab
TJUH Center City
Testing Schedule
Varies
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