Flow Cytometry Blood (see Immunophenotyping)
| Test Name | Immunophenotyping/ Cell Marker |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | Flow Cytometry |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | CELLMARKER |
| Specimen Type |
Whole Blood or Pleural, Peritoneal, Cerebrospinal Fluid (Do Not send CSF in EDTA use container received in) |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information |
Collection Requirements: For blood, collect 2 full Lavender top tube (EDTA).Tubes must be full Do not centrifuge. For bone marrow, collect 1.0 mL bone marrow and add to a Green Top (Na Heparin). For tissue, send tissue in enough normal sterile saline to cover tissue. Specimens must be analyzed within 24 hours of collection. Collect the specimens as late in the day as possible. Collect Mon-Thurs only. Do not collect samples on Thursdays, weekends, holidays or prior to a public holiday. A completed Flow Cytometry requisition must accompany the sample and can be downloaded at .R_08-341-032-F Request for Flow Cytometry Testing Requisition.PDF |
| Test Schedule |
Monday - Thursday( referred out test ) |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 30 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | 30 day |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
send Mon-Thurs with courier to LRC
NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL DO NOT send to BGH - Send directly to testing site |
| Storage and Transport | Store and transport at room temperature. |
| Test Referred To |
Referral Lab
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