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Tissue Immunophenotyping

Message
Performed by the Hematology/Flow Cytometry Laboratory  x5479.
Must be accompanied by Flow Cytometry requsition.


Test Code
N/A (ordered in CoPath)


CPT Codes
88184, 88185

Transport Container


Sterile, screw cap cup or 50 mL conical tube with RPMI




Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
If not processed immediately, refrigerate.
Tissue must be stored in RPMI/2% FCS


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)


Acceptability of sample will be determined at the time of processing




Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
M-F 9am-7pm


Reference Range
Normal cells, Negative for  malignancy. Refer to  Pathologist's report for complete interpretation.
 


Clinical Significance
Assess for lymphoma or other malignancy




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.