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CELL PATHOLOGY ANALYTICAL

Message
SEND OUT/DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER


Test Code
CELL PATH


Alias/See Also
FLOW CYTOMETRY (DHMC)


Includes
REPORT IN VISTA IMAGING"


Preferred Specimen
1 EDTA LAV TOP TUBE + 1 NA HEPARIN TUBE SEND TO LAB AT ROOM TEMP. IF TISSUE SAMPLE IS SENT PROVIDE COPY OF AP REPORT, AS WELL AS COPY OF CBC REPORT.


Minimum Volume
10 MLS


Instructions
Must send a copy of CBC results. Special DHMC form needs to be filled out and sent with specimen. Collect in EDTA for receipt within 24 hours or sodium heparin (for receipt later than 24 hours). Store specimen at room temperture.*** THIS TEST NEEDS TO BE PATHOLOGIST APPROVED BEFORE SENDING OUT!!!***


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBES(2)


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMPERATURE


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unlabeled sample, improper temperature during transport. Wrong sample collection.


Performing Laboratory
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER FLOW CYTOMETRY 1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE LEBANON, NH 03766



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.