Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00998
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Sunday
Standard TAT
4-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an ACD solution A/B (yellow-top) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Received frozen
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
No authorization required. Ok to send on inpatients and outpatients.
CPT Codes
86812
Revised
02-04-16
Initials
SL