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Specimen must arrive within 72 hours of collection (48 hours for ACD). If available, a hematopathology report and H&E slide should accompany the specimen.
Peripheral Blood: 1 mL whole blood in EDTA preferred. Heparin or ACD is acceptable. Send specimen at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).
Bone Marrow: 1 mL bone marrow in EDTA preferred. Heparin or ACD is acceptable. Send specimen at room temperature or with cold pack (April - October).
Tissue: 5x5x5 mm minimum or 500 mg of tissue. Specimen must be frozen within 1 hour of collection. Send specimen frozen and on dry ice.
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