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HelpTest ID PBLI Plasma Cell Assessment, Blood
Useful For
Detecting peripheral blood involvement by plasma cell proliferative disorders
Establishing the diagnosis of and determining prognosis for plasma cell proliferative disorders
Testing Algorithm
The following algorithms are available:
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Whole bloodShipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 3 days of collection.
Necessary Information
Date and time of collection are required.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (sodium heparin)
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Do not centrifuge.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | Ambient (preferred) | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
88184-Flow cytometry, cell surface, cytoplasmic
88185 x 5-Each additional marker
88187-Flow cytometry, interpretation; 2 to 8 markers
Report Available
1 to 2 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.