MRD - Flow Cytometry (Bone Marrow) Test | Austin Pathology

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MRD - Flow Cytometry (Bone Marrow)

Alternate Names	Measurable Residual Disease
Test Code	MRD
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Bone Marrow
Container Type	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	For monitoring of known leukaemia patients. This test is not performed on CSF specimens.
Collection Instructions	BONE MARROW 1 x Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube Bone marrow
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	None
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW, EWP, CH
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Specimens should be forwarded to Heidelberg Sendaways department. Please ensure samples are not given to Austin Flow Cytometry.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Cell Therapy & Flow Cytometry, Royal Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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