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FLOW CYTOMETRY, CSF
MessageFor fluids other than CSF, please see FLOFLU
Monday - Friday Dayshift: Deliver specimen to Flow Lab immediately Off-shifts: Place in refrigerated Flow Cytometry rack
Monday - Friday Dayshift: Deliver specimen to Flow Lab immediately Off-shifts: Place in refrigerated Flow Cytometry rack
Test Code
LAB304943
CPT Codes
88184, 88185 variable depending on diagnosis
Preferred Specimen
CSF in a sterile vial- A body fluid cell count must be performed prior to flow cytometry testing.
Minimum Volume
3 mL CSF
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 72 Hours
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Setup Schedule
Specimens processed and reported Monday through Friday
Analytic time < 72 hours
Analytic time < 72 hours
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.
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.