Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
Synonyms
CGD; Chronic Granulomatous Disease; DHR; NOB
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB001829
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Specimen must arrive at the referral laboratory within 72 hours of collection in order to meet sample stability requirements. Specimens are accepted <72 hours post collection. No other preservatives are acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigeated=Unacceptable; Frozen=Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Lipemia; Icterus; Clotted specimens; Received refrigerated; Received frozen
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Specimen must arrive at the referral laboratory within 72 hours of collection in order to meet sample stability requirements. Specimens are accepted <72 hours post collection. No other preservatives are acceptable. Specify time of day specimen was collected. Clients may send 4 mL whole blood in sodium heparin from a healthy donor unrelated to the patient, drawn at the same time as the patient sample to run in parallel with the patient's specimen. The outermost label of the tube must be clearly labeled as "Transport Control".
CPT Codes
82657
Revised
02-23-20
Initials
SL