Human Progenitor Cells

Label Mnemonic:	HPC
Epic code:	LAB7802
Downtime form:	A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Hematology
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Whole Blood

Collection Medium:

Yellow top tube 8.5 mL (ACD solution A)

Minimum:

This test may be ordered on the same tube as Stem Cell Quantitation, Peripheral Blood.

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

N/A

Comments:

If the HPC is >0.5/microliter and <7.0/microliter, CD34 PB
Pre-apheresis panel will be performed as a reflex test.

Methodology:

Flow cytometry on Hematology analyzer

CPT Code:

86367

See also:
CD34 PB Pre-Apheresis Panel, Peripheral Blood