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Test Code 8PCDD Flow Cytometry - Myeloma / Plasma Cell Dyscrasia Panel (Diagnostic)

Important Note

Please provide analysis results of immunoglobulin light chain in multiple myeloma and plasma cell dyscrasias, and relevant treatment history including monoclonal antibody treatment (e.g. anti-CD19 and anti-CD38 treatment, etc.) on test request form.

 

Testing is performed on fresh sample and samples should be dispatched to reach the laboratory before 2pm Monday to Friday for processing. As such, do not dispatch samples on eve of Public Holiday, Saturday and Sunday.

 

**Refer to FCM Flow Chart for ordering guide**

 

Specimen Requirements

Submit one of the following:

 

Fresh specimen required

 

(a) Specimen Type: Bone marrow (preferable)

      Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA), Green Top (Sodium Heparin)

      Volume: 5-10mL

 

(b) Specimen Type: Peripheral blood

      Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA), Green Top (Sodium Heparin)

      Volume: 20mL

 

(c) Specimen Type: Lymph Node / Solid Tumour

      Container/Tube: Sterile container with 5mL RPMI 1640 media

      Volume: 5mm(3) or larger biopsy

        Collection Instructions: Place tissue directly into 5mL RPMI 1640 media after biopsy. Do not leave tissue

         to air-dry or fix tissue in formalin.

         (Prearrange with Flow Cytometry Laboratory for transport media prior sample collection)

     

(d) Specimen Type: Body fluid

      Container/Tube: Sterile tube with 0.6mL transfix media

        Volume: 3-6mL

        (Prearrange with Flow Cytometry Laboratory for transport media prior sample collection)

           

Additional Collection Instructions: All specimens should be shipped to the lab in ambient temperature (18-25oC) within 24-48 hours of collection. Specimen received after 48 hours of collection will nonetheless be processed but results may be compromised. For overseas specimens, avoid shipping on Friday or eve of public holidays.

Reference Interval

See laboratory report

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday. 20 working days (STAT 5 days)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Service Code

12670

Update

Last updated 22/10/2024

Added new test info

Unacceptable Condition

 

Specimen Type
Bone Marrow/Peripheral Blood Frozen                                         

 

Specimen Stability

** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **

 

Fresh specimen required

Ambient (Preferred) 24 hours
Refrigerate 48 hours                   

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Flow Cytometry, 67724016

Useful For

This panel is used to diagnose multiple myeloma, various subtypes of plasma cell dyscrasia and amyloidosis. Patient with characteristic aberrant expressions may be followed up as MRD monitoring.

Test Info

Pre-arrange with Haematology before ordering the test.

 

This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.

 

Reagent(s) used in this test is/are ordered through HSA’s Special Access Route, which provides interim access without full registration.

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