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Test Code MYEFL Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Flow Cytometry, Bone Marrow

Additional Codes

Hospital Order Code
Lab2608   MISMGO

Useful For

Detecting increased blasts

 

Characterizing blast phenotypes

 

Identifying abnormal patterns of myeloid maturation as seen in myelodysplastic syndromes and other clonal myeloid neoplasms

 

Providing additional adjunct diagnostic information in cases with equivocal or suspicious morphologic features for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), MDS/myeloproliferative neoplasms including chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, and other clonal myeloid neoplasms

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
FCINS Flow Cytometry Interp,16 or greater No, (Bill Only) No

Reporting Name

MDS by Flow Cytometry, BM

Specimen Type

Bone Marrow


Additional Testing Requirements


If cytogenetic tests are also desired when collecting MYEFL / Myelodysplastic Syndrome by Flow Cytometry, Bone Marrow, an additional specimen should be submitted. It is important that the specimen be obtained, processed, and transported according to instructions for the other required test.



Shipping Instructions


Specimen must be received within 72 hours of collection.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Yellow top (ACD solution A or B)

Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA), green top (heparin)

Specimen Volume: 2-5 mL

Slides: Include 1 to 2 unstained bone marrow smears labeled with 2 unique identifiers.

Collection Instructions:

1. Submission of bilateral specimens is not required.

2. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.

3. Label specimen as bone marrow.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Bone Marrow Ambient

Reject Due To

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

88184-Flow cytometry; first cell surface, cytoplasmic or nuclear marker x 1

88185-Flow cytometry; additional cell surface, cytoplasmic or nuclear marker (each) x18

88189-Flow Cytometry Interpretation, 16 or More Markers (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MYEFL MDS by Flow Cytometry, BM In Process

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CK086 MDS Panel No LOINC Needed
CK092 Final Diagnosis 22637-3
CK093 Special Studies 30954-2
CK094 Microscopic Description 22635-7

Method Name

Immunophenotyping

Additional Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
ADD1 Flow Cytometry, Cell Surface, Addl No, (Bill Only) Yes
FIRST Flow Cytometry, Cell Surface, First No, (Bill only) Yes

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.