Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Friday
Standard TAT
2-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
5-10 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday only no weekends or holidays
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room temp: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis: Received refrigerated: Received frozen: Clotted Specimens: Expired (>48 hours)
Test Volume Required
10 mL whole blood
Minimum Test Volume
5 mL whole blood
Processing Instructions
Submit Monday-Thursday only no weekends or holidays.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88184, 88185 (x2)