Immunophenotyping - Peripheral and Fluids
| Test Name | Immunophenotyping/ Cell Marker |
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| 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 recieved in) |
| Collection Container | Lavender or Green Tube, or Sterile Container for fluid |
| Container Information |
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| Collection Information |
Collection Requirements: For blood, collect 1 full Lavender top tube (EDTA). 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
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| Test Schedule |
Monday - Thursday ( referred out test ) |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 30 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | 30 day |
| Reference Interval | (Information Unavailable) |
| Critical Values | (Information Unavailable) |
| Lab Process Notes |
NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL DO NOT send to BGH - Send directly to testing site
Send via courier to LRC |
| Storage and Transport | Store and transport at room temperature. |
| Test Referred To | Referral Lab |