Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4360
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Volume less than 1 mL should be submitted in a pediatric EDTA (lavender-top) tube.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Included Tests
Absolute Lymphocytes, Absolute CD19+ Cells, % CD19 (B Cells), Absolute CD3+ Cells and % CD3 (Mature T Cells).
Comments
Included in Lymphocyte Subset Panel 1.
CPT Codes
86355, 86359
Revised
11-09-19
Initials
SL