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FLOW CYTOMETRY, PERIPHERAL BLOOD
Test CodeLAB304942
CPT Codes
88184, 88185 variable depending on diagnosis
Preferred Specimen
One lavender top tube- no Aliquots
Minimum Volume
3 mL blood
Instructions
Monday - Friday Dayshift: Deliver specimen to Flow Lab immediately
Off-shifts: Place specimen in the refrigerated Flow Cytometry rack
Off-shifts: Place specimen in the refrigerated Flow Cytometry rack
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted sample
Frozen Sample
Frozen Sample
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Setup Schedule
Testing performed and interpreted Monday through Friday
Analytic time < 72hours
Analytic time < 72hours
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.
