Test Entry - Detail

MRD by PCR


General
  Clinical Use: Minimal Residual Disease testing by PCR.
Please refer to hyperlink for more information.
  Availability:
  Aliases/Synonyms: MRD by PCR - Sydney (CCIA),  
  Code: MRDC
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample ambient.
  Hyperlink: https://www.ccia.org.au/about-the-institute/our-research/blood-cancers/minimal-residual-disease/information-for-clinicians
  Reference Interval:
Not applicable


Collection Requirements
  Container: Acid Citrate Dextrose (ACD),  
  Sample Type: Bone Marrow
  Minimum Collection Volume: 5mL for diagnosis testing; 3mL for remission testing
  Collection Instructions:


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions: If sample is received on a Friday, please forward sample to QEII Haematology R&D Biobank department urgently for sample preparation - 6383 4247.
  Minimum Assay Volume: 1mL
  Stability:
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample ambient.
Samples prepared by Haematology R&D must be sent frozen on dry ice.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
- Laboratory CCIA - Childrens Cancer Institute Sydney (02) 7209 6700


Last Updated : 14-01-2026 10:15