Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Flow
Specimen Type
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Performing Lab
CHLA Clinical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
Monday-Friday
Stat TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-4 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
4 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Processing Instructions
Complete a CHLA Clinical Lab requisition and submit with specimen room temp Monday-Friday, ok for Saturday delivery. For Saturday delivery, call CHLA Clinical Lab prior to shipping. Include diagnosis, phase and any additional cell markers on requisition.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.
CPT Codes
88185
Revised
05-15-19
Initials
SL