Lymphoma Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry

Order code: 35408

Preferred specimen:	Whole Blood: 5.0 mL whole blood, lavender (EDTA) top tube and/or 1 yellow (ACD solution A) top tube. Bone Marrow: 2.0 mL bone marrow submitted in a green (sodium heparin) top tube. After specimen is well mixed with anticoagulant, add equal amount of RPMI to the tube and invert to mix. Label specimen as bone marrow. Tissue: Fresh tissue submitted in 10-15 mL RPMI. Specimens must be received within 48 hours of collection. Do not freeze specimens.
Notes:	Routine testing includes 14 antibodies. Test includes CD45,  CD3, CD19, CD20, CD5, CD4, CD8, CD23, CD10, CD38, CD7, FMC7, Kappa light chains, and Lambda light chains. Testing may include additional antibodies based on initial findings as interpreted by a pathologist or specimen type submitted. Requisition should include suspected diagnosis and any available patient history.
Unacceptable specimen:	Fixed or frozen specimens.
Transport temp:	Refrigerated
Methodology:	Flow Cytometry
Unit Code:	535408
CPT Code:	88184 88185 x13
Ref Range:	By report
Reported:	1-3 days