- FLOW
Flow Cytometry (Other)
Specimen:
Test Code
FLOW
Specimen Name
Flow Cytometry (Other)
Collect
Bone Marrow; Fluid
Submit
5 mL bone marrow in EDTA/heparin accepted; 5 mL fluid in EDTA/heparin/clot tube/original collection container; Tissue use RPMI with 10% FCS solution as a preservative
Special Handling
Include a CBC with differential preferably drawn at the same time with the test request. Within 24 hours is acceptable. Include specimen type. Indicate screening or remission panel is to be performed. Include suspected diagnosis and available patient history. Specimens must be drawn Monday - Thursday and received at the PSPC lab the same day.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Refrigerated - Fluid or Tissue; Ambient - Bone Marrow
Methodology
Flow Cytometry/Hematopathology
Performed
Monday - Friday by 1500
Reported
24 hrs of receipt of specimen
CPT Codes
- 88184
Components
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Additional Information
Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection.
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