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Bone Marrow Immunophenotyping
MessagePerformed by the Hematology/Flow Cytometry Laboratory x5479.
Test Code
N/A (ordered in CoPath)
CPT Codes
88184, 88185
Preferred Specimen
Bone marrow aspirate
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
Preferred: 4 mL Green Top (Sodium Heparin)
also can use 3 mL Purple Top (EDTA)
also can use 3 mL Purple Top (EDTA)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Sodium heparin: Stable for 48 hours at Room Temperature
EDTA: Stable fpr 24 hours at Room Temperature
EDTA: Stable fpr 24 hours at Room Temperature
Methodology
Flow cytometry
Setup Schedule
M-F 9am-7pm
Reference Range
Normal cells. Normal Cells. Negative for malignancy. Refer to Pathologist's report for complete interpretation.
Clinical Significance
Cellular assessment for leukemia or other neoplasm. To assess Minimal Residual Disease.
