Lymphocyte Phenotyping (FLOW) FLOW

Method(s) Flow Cytometry
Specimen Required
Collect

Blood: 10 mL green (sodium heparin) top tube and one lavender EDTA (Min. 5 mL) Bone marrow: 10 mL green (heparin) top tube (Min. 5 mL) Body fluids: 20 mL sterile container Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF): 5 mL sterile container (Min. 4 mL) Tissue: transfer immediately to vial containing RPMI solution.

Transport

Blood; Bone marrow, Body Fluid, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) & Tissue.

* Collection Instructions *

  • On a cold pack.
  • Cold pack should not touch specimen container
  • Specimen MUST arrive within 48 hours of collection
Remarks

REMINDER - CBC with Diff result required.

Order CBCD if one is not already ordered. If a CBC is ordered, credit the CBC and order CBCD.

Stability

48 Hours From Collection

Schedule Daily
Billing Code 5010577
CPTCode varies
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

See Laboratory Report.

No Appointment Necessary
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