Methodology
Flow Cyometry (FC)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5 mL whole blood or bone marrow collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Rejection Criteria
Clotted, frozen, or fixed sample.
Test Volume Required
5 mL
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL
Comments
Alternative Specimen(s) Pleural fluid or Fluid or Tissue biopsy or CSF or Buffy coat
CPT Codes
86356
Revised
05-01-14
Initials
JZ