Flow Cytometry, Blood

Test Code

FLOWQ

Alias/See Also

Epic: LAB13259

CPT Codes
88184, 88185

Includes

Immunophenotypic description of cells. Pathologists interpritation.

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Whole blood EDTA
Collection Container: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Specimen Type: Whole blood
Collection Container: Green top (Sodium heparin)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: All specimens will be evaluated by IFMC Laboratory for test suitability.
Refrigerated: All specimens will be evaluated by IFMC Laboratory for test suitability.
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Red top tube

Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday

Report Available

3 days

Clinical Significance

Flow cytometry may be used to characterize and count types of white blood cells in the evaluation of infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders or immunodeficiencies

Performing Laboratory
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Laboratory
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA 22042

Last Updated: June 16, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, June 16, 2023

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.