Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Fox p3; IPEX; Immune dysregulation polyendocrinopathy enteropathy X-linked syndrome; T-reg cells
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Cincinnati Children's Diagnostic Immunology
Epic ID
Other Genetic Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday 0800-1300 Only, no weekends or holidays. A concurrent CBC/Diff should be drawn with this assay or the results of a concurrent CBC/Diff should be sent so that absolute cell values can be reported.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
A concurrent CBC/Diff should be drawn with this assay or the results of a concurrent CBC/Diff should be sent so that absolute cell values can be reported. Complete a Cincinnati Children's Diagnostic Immunology requisition and submit with the concurrent CBC/Diff result and specimen room temp Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
Included Tests
Population of T-regulatory cells, Expression of Foxp3 among T-regulatory cells
Comments
Insurance authorization required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
88184, 88185 (x3), 88187
Revised
11-16-17
Initials
SL