CHRONIC LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE PANEL BY FLOW CYTOMETRY

Message

Physician 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

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.

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 Patient Information Sheet

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

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.