Fluid Acute Leukemia Profile (FLOW Cytometry)

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For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Contact Flow Cytometry (937-208-6687 or 1-800-686-2252 option 3, option2) as soon as the specimen is collected. Any specimen collected on Friday and/or the weekday prior to a Holiday must be called by 4:00 pm for appropriate arrangements to be made.


Test Code
75307


CPT Codes
88184 x1 (first marker), 88185 X# of markers minus the first marker, 88187 or 88188 or 88189 dependent upon the number of markers interpreted.

Includes
CD45, CD3, CD4, CD5, CD7, CD8, CD19, CD20, kappa, lambda, CD11b, CD13, CD14, CD15, CD33, CD117, CD34, HLA-DR, CD10, TdT and additional markers as needed.


Preferred Specimen
FLUIDS: 2 mL of fluid in Sodium Heparin (dark green top) tube to prevent clotting and keep at room temperature. (minimum 2 mL)
CSF: 2 mL keep refrigerate and on ice from time of collection. MUST CALL prior to collection for CSF. (minimum 2 mL)


Instructions
Sodium Heparin gently invert 10 times.


Transport Container
Sodium Heparin (Dark Green Top Tube) to prevent clotting. May be sent in collection tube kit.
CSF specimens in a CSF Collection tube kit.


Transport Temperature
FLUIDS: Room Temperature and transport without delay.
CSF: Refrigerate and on ice. Must be in the lab within the hour of collection.


Specimen Stability
FLUIDS: 24 hours post collection
CSF: 1 to 2 hours post collection.


Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
Analysis performed Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm and on weekends for life threatening Acute Leukemias.


Report Available
1 - 4 days: critical cases verbal communication with physician.


Clinical Significance
To aid in the diagnosis, lineage assignment, subclassification, and the response to treatment of hematologic malignancies.


Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439


Last Updated: November 22, 2021


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.