Flow Cytometry
Order Name
FLOW
Test Number: 5603005
Revision Date 01/19/2012
Test Number: 5603005
Revision Date 01/19/2012
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Flow Cytometry
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Flow cytometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) and Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-GEL) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Collect 3 mL EDTA (Lavander) and 7 mL Lithium Heparin (green no gel); deliver to laboratory (flow cytometry) ASAP. Do NOT centrifuge or refrigerate. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 2 Days |
| Clinical Use | To perform the immunophenotype of blood or tissue to assist in the evaluation for lymphoproliferative disease or immunocompetence. |
| CPT Code(s) | test dependant |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |