Multiple Myeloma MRD (Euroflow Protocol) – Test not currently available

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CM

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1250

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

MM MRD
MRD

Turnaround Time

5 days

reliminary 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

Diagnostic Bone Marrow (BM) Sample
2ml EDTA BM aspirate
If BM is a dry tap, send 4ml EDTA peripheral blood

Follow-up MRD time points
Post cycle 2 bone marrow
Post consolidation/pre-transplant
Surveillance after end of treatment (EOT)
3-4ml EDTA BM aspirate from first aspiration.
(2x 2ml aliquots in lavender top EDTA tubes. To avoid clots do not add more than 2ml BM to an EDTA tube).
Peripheral Blood is not suitable for MRD time-points.

Last updated: 23/09/2026