Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Flow; MRD
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
U of Washington (UW) MC Hematopathology
Epic ID
LAB07854
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
4-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. CSF in a sterile container preserved in RPMI (1:1) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours (Unacceptable for CSF); Refrigerated=48 Hours (4-7 Days for CSF); Frozen=Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Complete a University of Washington Hematopathology requisition and submit with specimen room temp. Diagnostic information is required.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
88184, 88185 (x 1-25) and one Interpretation (88187 (x2-8), 88188 (x9-15), or 88189 (x16) depending on # of markers done
Revised
04-22-21
Initials
SL