Specimen:

Peripheral Blood

Alternate
Collection Media:

Green top tube (Na Heparin)

Minimum:

Peripheral Blood 10 ml

Testing
Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Analytic Time:

2 days

Reference Range:

Antibodies routinely performed are: CD11b, CD11c, CD18, and  CD15s 
(sialyl Lewis X antibody).

Additional antibodies are ordered as necessary for diagnosis. The 
pathologist will provide an interpretative report.

Comments:

Maintain specimen at room temperature; do not incubate or refrigerate. 
Include pertinent clinical information on the requisition.

Methodology:

Flow Cytometry

Sample
Processing:

Relevant clinical information must be submitted with specimen in order 
to provide correct interpretation of test results.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as 
possible.

Sample
Storage:

Ambient or Room Temperature.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at ambient temperature.
Recommend express mail or equivalent if not on courier service.

CPT Code:

88180 Technical
88180-26 Professional Interpretation
         (varies with number of antibodies performed)

See Additional Information:
Flow Cytometry Consultation Overview