Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
WASP Expression; WAS Protein Expression
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Cincinnati Children's Diagnostic Immunology
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
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: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Frozen; Clotted; Hemolyzed or centrifuged specimens; Specimen collected in an unacceptable anticoagulant
Test Volume Required
2 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.
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88184. 88185 (x2), 88187
Revised
9/23/24
Initials
SA