Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Cincinnati Children's Diagnostic Immunology
Epic ID
LAB04023
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-3 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday 0800-1300 ONLY, no weekends or holidays. Whole blood collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unaccptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted; Hemolyzed or centrifuged specimens; Specimen collected in an unacceptable anticoagulant
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Complete Cincinnati Diagnostic Immunology requisition and submit with specimen room temp. Ship Monday-Thursday ONLY, no weekends or holidays.
CPT Codes
88184, 88184 (x4), 88187
Revised
01-19-17
Initials
SL