Sezary Syndrome

Label Mnemonic:	LAB9582
Order form:	Comprehensive Hematopathology Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies

Specimen(s):

Various

Collection Medium:

Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)

Minimum:

Peripheral Blood: 8.5 mL



Bone Marrow:  2-4 mL lavender (EDTA)



Fluids and Tissue: Dispense sample into vial of RPMI-1640 tissue 

culture media.

Testing Schedule:

0800-1630 Monday through Friday.

Turn Around Time:

2 days

Reference Range:

Antibodies routinely included are: CD3, CD4, CD5, CD7, CD8, CD26, 

and CD45.



The pathologist will provide an interpretative report.

Comments:

Epic code: LAB8255 for Blood, LAB8284 for Bone Marrow, LAB8254 for Other

For further details, refer to How to Send Flow Cytometry Specimens.

Please print, complete and submit the Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) along with the Comprehensive Hematopathology Requisition before shipping the specimen.

Methodology:

Flow Cytometry-Whole Blood Lysis

Instructions:

Please state the clinical question to be answered on the requisition. Maintain the specimen at room temperature; do not refrigerate or incubate.

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:

Room Temperature.

Transport Instructions:

Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at room temperature.
Recommend early AM overnight shipping or equivalent if not on courier service.