Leukemia/Lymphoma Immunophenotyping, Flow Cytometry

Message

Specimen must arrive in laboratory by noon on Friday and on the day before a holiday. Collect specimen Monday through Friday only.

Test Code

786

CPT Codes
88184-Flow cytometry, first marker; 88185-Each additional marker *The standard panel has 13 markers

Preferred Specimen

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL of EDTA whole blood
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge. Note: 1. Indicate blood. 2. Label specimen appropriately (blood).

Bone Marrow
Container/Tube: Dark green-top (sodium heparin) tube or lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube (minimum volume: 2 mL) of bone marrow
Note: 1. Indicate bone marrow on request form. 2. Label specimen appropriately (bone marrow).

Tissue
Container/Tube: Sterile container in RPMI.
Specimen Volume: Tissue
Collection Instructions: Do not fix specimen.
Note: 1. Lymph nodes and other tissue preparations must yield a cell count of >500/µL. Viability of cells must be >50%. 2. Indicate tissue on request form. 3. Label specimen appropriately (tissue).

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule

Monday through Thursday

Reference Range

An interpretive report will be provided by the pathologist.

Clinical Significance

Useful for cell type differentiation in various white blood cell malignancies.

Performed By
CoxHealth

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.