Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Allograft rejections; Autoimmunity; FOXP3 mutation; FOXP3+ T-Cells; GVHD; IPEX; Natural naïve Tregs; Natural Tregs; Regulatory T-Cells; STAT5b mutation; Tr1/Th3 T-Cells
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
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 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; Grossly lipemic
Test Volume Required
3 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
86359, 86361
Revised
10-13-18
Initials
SL