Flow Cytometry Order

Test Code

FLOW

Instructions

Test defined to avoid missing orders and direct specimen to Special Hematology. Special Hematology tech will reorder specific test.

Transport Container

SPECIAL/1

Transport Temperature

2-8 degrees C

Specimen Stability

24 hours

Methodology
Manual with Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt

Report Available

Upon Completion of Analysis

Reference Range

SEE REPORT

Clinical Significance

Flow Cytometry is a laser-based, biophysical technology employed in cell counting, cell sorting, biomarker detection and protein engineering, by suspending cells in a stream of fluid and passing them by an electronic detection apparatus. It allows simultaneous multiparametric analysis of the physical and chemical characteristics of up to thousands of particles per second. Flow cytometry is routinely used in the diagnosis of health disorders, especially blood cancers. A common variation is to physically sort particles based on their properties, so as to purify populations of interest to aid and confirm diagnosis.

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.