COMPASS® Hematopathology Services
Also known as: COMPASS® Bone Marrow Evaluation, COMPASS® Peripheral Blood Evaluation
Use
COMPASS® is a comprehensive diagnostic solution guided by a board‑certified hematopathologist, providing an accurate, actionable, and definitive diagnosis for complex hematologic malignancies by integrating consultation, clinical pathology evaluation, bone marrow morphology, flow cytometry, cytogenetics/FISH, and molecular testing as medically necessary.
Special Instructions
Includes COMPASS® consultation report, clinical pathology evaluation, bone marrow morphology, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and/or FISH, and molecular tests as medically necessary. If an NGS profile is medically necessary and FLT3 by PCR is added to provide faster results for prompt therapy selection in cases of new or suspected AML diagnosis, the additional FLT3 test will be client‑bill only—contact Client Services for details.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
10-14 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
Peripheral Blood Kit: one 6 mL EDTA tube and two 6 mL sodium heparin tubes plus two bedside smears.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport, not in direct contact with specimen.