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Peripheral Blood Immunophenotyping
MessagePerformed by the Hematology/Flow Cytometry Laboratory x5479
Test Code
N/A (ordered in CoPath)
CPT Codes
88184, 88185
Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Container
Preferred: 4 mL Green Top (sodium heparin)
Can also use 3 mL Purple Top (EDTA)
Can also use 3 mL Purple Top (EDTA)
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Sodium Heparin: Stable for 48 hours at Room Temperature
EDTA: Stable for 24 hours at Room Temperature
EDTA: Stable for 24 hours at Room Temperature
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, QNS, Clotted
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
Evaluate for leukemia or other malignancy
