Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Haematology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
CM
Test Code (Numeric Code)
1247
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
For all queries, including specimen requirements and results, contact the Cell Marker section of the Haematology laboratory ( Ext22061 or 22075)
Transport
Transport MRD samples at 4 o C without delay. Do not spin or freeze.
Separating
EDTA - Do not spin.
Laboratory
LabPlus Cell Markers
Sample Stability
For all queries, including specimen requirements and results, contact the Cell Marker section of the Haematology laboratory ( Ext22061 or 22075)
Synonyms
CLL MRD
MRD
Turnaround Time
5 days
Preliminary verbal results to a referring pathologist may be available within 36 hours of specimen receipt, Monday to Friday. All results and morphology are reviewed by a Haematologist with an interpretive comment being an essential part of the final report. Turnaround time is up to 5 working days however, depending on the complexity of the case and whether additional studies are required, the final report may take 7 working days.
Specimen Type
- Bone Marrow
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Pre-testing Requirements
For referred samples from other centers, a completed Mandatory Information Sheet is required. Please email this to the Flow Cytometry laboratory at flow@adhb.govt.nz. Please supply the courier tracking number.
Download: http://testguide.adhb.govt.nz/EGuide/?download=1787171900491Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) Request Sheet (CMFO087) fina.pdf
Additional Specimen Information
Whole Blood - minimum 8ml peripheral blood in EDTA tubes
Bone Marrow Aspirate - 3-4 mls of bone marrow aspirate in EDTA tubes. 2mls of bone marrow aspirate to each EDTA tube. First aspiration required.
Last updated: 23/09/2026