Methodology
Lymphocyte subsets are magnetically isolated using positive cell selection. Cell types are then analyzed separately using whatever method is requested or cells can be sent out.
Synonyms
11718083, CELL SORT, CELL SEPARATION PROCEDURE
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
Cincinnati Children's Genetics and Genomics Diagnostic Laboratory
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
15ml Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Must call and schedule with Cincinnati Children's before drawing sample (513) 636-4474 .Please indicate what types of cells require separation and list the PRIORITY of cell types wanted, in case there is not enough sample to perform separation for all cell types listed.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
unlabeled, spun sample
Test Volume Required
15ml Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
12ml Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Complete a Cincinnati Children's Oncology Genetic Testing Requisition and submit with specimen room temp. Select cell type(s) and priority. Ship Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
Included Tests
Possible Cell Types: B-cells; T-cells; NK-cells (natural killer); Myeloid cells; Plasma CD138+ cells (BM only).
Comments
Insurance authorization prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to draw for inpatients
CPT Codes
88184, 88185 (x3)
Revised
8/17/26
Initials
IM