Methodology
Immunophenotyping
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-6 mL Whole Blood (0.2-1 mL for pediatrics)
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Solution A/B
Collection Instructions
Specimen must be shipped ambient and arrive within 4 days of collection. Mayo Platelet Esoteric Testing Patient Information form is required. Testing may proceed without this information, however, the information aids in providing a more thorough interpretation. Ordering providers are strongly encouraged to fill out the form and send with the specimen.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Clotted
Test Volume Required
6 mL Whole Blood (1 mL for pediatrics)
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood (0.2 mL for pediatrics)
Processing Instructions
Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot. Specimen must be shipped ambient and arrive within 4 days of collection. Mayo Platelet Esoteric Testing Patient Information form is required. Testing may proceed without this information, however, the information aids in providing a more thorough interpretation. Ordering providers are strongly encouraged to fill out the form and send with the specimen. Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88184, 88185 (x5), 88187
Revised
5/9/26
Initials
IM