Test Code CCBM CHROMOSOMES BONE MARROW
Clinical Indications
N/A
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Code: Chromosomes Bone Marrow (akaCCBM)
Sunquest Order Code: CCBM
Epic Px Code: LAB8003
Specimen Collection Type
Sodium Heparin
Minimum Collection Volume
Minimum 2mL. If also ordering a Myeloma FISH Panel, please collect 3-4mL of bone marrow specimen.
Reference Range
N/A
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
No specimen should be rejected. If specimen not received at appropriate temperature or in wrong anticoagulant, include note to laboratory. If questions, contact laboratory 8-1707.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
Can add on FISH up to 2 weeks if there is cell pellet remaining. Cannot add on Myeloma FISH Panel.
Specimen Stability
3 days refrigerated, 24 hours room temperature
Day(s) Performed
Lab hours 8am-5pm: Monday through Friday. Page on call technologist for specimens collected outside of lab open hours (913)917-7016
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-Cytogenetics
CPT Code
88237
88264
88280
LOINC Code
N/A
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
Need viable cells for culture so specimen must be kept between 4-21°C and delivered to lab immediately. Must be collected aseptically. If specimen is a dry tap, at least 1cm of core and 2-4mL of peripheral blood is required.