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