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Test Code 8PCDM Flow Cytometry - Myeloma / Plasma Cell Dyscrasia Panel (Follow-up)

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 on Friday and Public Holiday eve for processing. Do NOT dispatch samples on Public Holiday, Saturday and Sunday. 

Refer to FCM Flow Chart for ordering guide

Test requestor is required to respond to lab’s clarification within 24 hours of notification, to ensure timely specimen processing before deterioration and incompromised results.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB2424
NBS code LBC01169
Service code 12664

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following: 

 

Bone Marrow / Peripheral blood (Preferred): Bone Marrow / Peripheral blood (Acceptable):
Purple Top Green top (Sodium Heparin)

Processing Requirements

Submit one of the following:

 

Fresh specimen required

 

(a) Specimen Type: Bone Marrow (preferable)

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

      Preferred Volume: 5.0 - 10.0 mL

 

(b) Specimen Type: Peripheral Blood

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

      Preferred Volume: 20.0 mL

 

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

Specimen Stability

Fresh specimen required

Ambient 48 hours (fresh preferred)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Days and Times Performed

Monday through Friday (excluding Public Holiday). TAT 14 - 16 days (STAT 7 - 9 days)

Reference Interval

See laboratory report

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Flow Cytometry, 67724016

Useful For

For highly sensitive minimal residual disease (MRD) measurements in Multiple Myeloma.

Update

Last updated 07/07/2026

Unacceptable Condition

Specimen Type
Bone Marrow/Peripheral Blood Frozen                    

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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