Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Monitoring for B-CLL Test
Short Name: MRD B-CLL Test
Also known as: MRD Monitoring for CLL, Minimal Residual Disease Test, B-CLL MRD Assessment
Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Monitoring for B-CLL Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹17,000. Uses Flow Cytometry on Bone marrow aspirate and whole blood samples. Results in Results are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To detect minimal residual disease after treatment in B-CLL patients, helping to assess therapy effectiveness, guide further treatment decisions, and predict clinical outcomes such as progression-free survival.
- Test Code
- 1245
- Price
- ₹17,000
- Sample Type
- Bone marrow aspirate and whole blood
- Result Time
- Results are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Flow Cytometry
Sample Collection
Ensure all mandatory information is provided: sample time point (chemotherapy time points), previous diagnostic immunophenotype report, clinical history, therapy details, and date/time of sample collection.
Method: Bone marrow aspiration and venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
Bone marrow aspiration is performed under local anesthesia; blood is drawn via venipuncture. Multiple samples may be collected for accuracy.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the collection site to prevent bleeding. Monitor for signs of infection or discomfort. Follow post-procedure care instructions.
Timeline: Results are typically available within 3 working days after sample receipt.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To detect minimal residual disease after treatment in B-CLL patients, helping to assess therapy effectiveness, guide further treatment decisions, and predict clinical outcomes such as progression-free survival.
How to Prepare
- Collect 3 mL bone marrow aspirate in one green top (Sodium Heparin) tube
- Collect 4 mL whole blood in two green top tubes
- Mix samples thoroughly
- Ship immediately at 18-22°C or 2-8°C
- Do not freeze samples
- Include 2-3 unstained bone marrow or peripheral smears if possible
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"MRD monitoring is essential for evaluating therapy efficacy in B-CLL, guiding treatment decisions, and predicting patient outcomes."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper container used
- Sample hemolyzed or clotted
- Missing mandatory clinical information
- Delayed shipment beyond stability period
Understanding Your Results
Consult your oncologist if MRD results are positive, if symptoms such as fatigue or swollen lymph nodes persist, or for any concerns about treatment response or disease progression.
Limitations
- ⚠Sensitivity limit may vary based on assay
- ⚠Not all cancer cells may be detected due to heterogeneity
- ⚠False negatives possible with low tumor burden
- ⚠Requires specialized equipment and trained personnel
Risks & Considerations
- ●Pain or discomfort at the biopsy site
- ●Bleeding or hematoma
- ●Infection at the collection site
- ●Rare allergic reactions to local anesthesia
Interfering Factors
- ●Sample contamination during collection
- ●Improper handling or storage conditions
- ●Hemodilution in bone marrow aspirate
- ●Technical errors in flow cytometry analysis
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