FLOW CYTOMETRY, FLUID (NOT CSF)

Message

Note: For CSF samples see FLOCSF

Test Code

LAB1772

CPT Codes
88184, 88185 variable depending on diagnosis

Preferred Specimen

Fluid in a sterile vial

Minimum Volume

3 mL fluid

Instructions

Monday - Friday Dayshift: Deliver specimen to Flow Lab immediately. Off-shifts: Place in the refrigerated Flow Cytometry rack

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 72 hours

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

Clotted samples or Bronchoalveolar Lavage Samples (BAL), Joint/Synovial Fluid

Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday

Clinical Significance

An appropriate panel of markers will be used based on the reason for testing, review of patient history and previous laboratory results and
morphologic review. Additional markers may be performed at an additional charge to fully characterize a disease state. An interpretive
report is provided.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.

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.