Detecting abnormalities of plasma cell dyscrasias, including Plasma Cell Myeloma and to provide myeloma cytogenetic risk stratification information on current Mayo mSMART classification system.
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
Bone marrow
Collect bone marrow aspirate in a sterile Sodium heparin (Na hep) syringe and transfer to a sterile vial/tube
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Collect bone marrow in sterile syringe (non-heparinized) and transfer to a Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
EDTA whole blood:
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
Bone marrow:
Sterile vial/tube
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel
Ambient
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) on CD138 plasma cell enriched specimen
Normal or Abnormal with interpretation