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Flow Cytometry
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: One 5 mL whole blood in a green (sodium heparin). Also acceptable: lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).
Transport: 5 mL whole blood at 20-25°C.
Remarks: Prior diagnosis of CLL is required. Sample should be received within 24 hours of collection for optimal viable testing. Please provide CBC results and Wright's stained smear. Refrigerated samples are also acceptable.
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted, hemolyzed, or frozen samples. Samples received more than 48 hours after collection.
Stability: Ambient: 1 day; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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