Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
Synonyms
T-Cell Phenotyping, Advanced, T Cell; TCell
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
LAB09232
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3-4 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.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Thursday only.
CPT Codes
86356 (x7)
Revised
10-30-19
Initials
SL