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CHRONIC LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE PANEL BY FLOW CYTOMETRY
MessagePhysician must be contacted for approval before Add-On testing can be submitted
MUST include Hematopathology Patient Information Sheet with order. Form is linked in the Additional Information below, in the Resources section, on our website, or by calling Client Services at 219-989-3700.
Test Code
FLWCY
Alias/See Also
CLL
CPT Codes
88184;88185 x17;88189
Includes
Includes: CD45 X SSC Gating: CD8; CD4; CD3; CD5; CD7; CD6; CD2; CD38; CD56; CD20; CD19; CD10; CD11c; Kappa; Lambda; CD38; FMC7; CD23
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood or bone marrow: collect 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
Lymph node tissue or any tissue source: Place tissue sample in sterile container containing RPMI Media
Lymph node tissue or any tissue source: Place tissue sample in sterile container containing RPMI Media
Please note that tissue submitted in sterile saline is stable for 4 hours only
Minimum Volume
Sample Type | Minimum Volume |
---|---|
Whole blood | 2 mL |
Bone marrow | 1 mL |
Body fluid | 10 mL |
Tissue/Lymph node | 5x5 mm |
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Green tube (Sodium Heparin) Sodium Heparin will be accepted for peripheral blood or bone marrow - do not send Lithium Heparin tube
Instructions
Deliver specimen to laboratory ASAP. Must include Hematopathology Patient Information Sheet with order. Form is linked in the Additional Information below, in the Resources section, on our website, or by calling Client Services at 219-989-3700.
Transport Temperature
- Blood or bone marrow: store at room temperature up to 48 hours
- Fresh tissue or lymph node: store at 2-8ºC in RPMI media up to 48 hours
- Body fluid: store at room temperature up to 24 hours
Specimen Stability
- Blood or bone marrow: store at room temperature up to 48 hours
- Fresh tissue or lymph node: store at 2-8ºC in RPMI media up to 48 hours
- Body fluid: store at room temperature up to 24 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen too old for analysis or improperly stored.
Irretrievable samples will not be rejected.
Irretrievable samples will not be rejected.
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa
Note: Collections must be received at the Central Lab no later than 11:00 am on Saturday.
Report Available
Report available within 48 business hours from receipt.
Reference Range
See interpretative pathology report (SoftPath)
Clinical Significance
Fresh tissue, lymph nodes, peripheral blood and bone marrow for lymphoma studies (ex. CLL, MM, NHL)
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMB10 (Molecular Biology, Flow)
Additional Information
Hematopathology Requisition
Last Updated: July 25, 2024