B-Cell Clonality Using BIOMED-2 PCR Primers Bone Marrow




Test Mnemonic

BCBMDM

CPT Codes

  • 81261 - QTY (1)
  • 81264 - QTY (1)
  • G0452 - QTY (1)

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mLBone marrowEDTA (Lavender)AmbientAmbient 

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientBone marrow- 48 hours
RefrigeratedBone Marrow- 7 days
FrozenBone marrow- unacceptable

Days Performed

2 days per week

Turnaround Time

7 days

Methodology

Name Description
Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) 
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 

Reference Range