Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01480
Lab Test Days
Daily; A.M. and P.M.
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood or 1-2 mL Bone Marrow
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood or bone marrow collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), EDTA (royal blue-top), ACD solution B (yellow-top), or a lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Buffy Coat, CSF, Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, Peural Fluid or Fresh (unfixed) tissue is acceptable as well. Must specify CD marker in order.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen; Bronchial washings
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or 2 mL Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Must indicate CD marker and source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
CPT Codes
86356
Revised
03-27-17
Initials
SL