ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Neoplastic Mature T-Cell Evaluation by Flow Cytometry : 0093000
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Mnemonic: NEO T-CELL

Methodology: Flow Cytometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Green (sodium heparin).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Specimen should be received within 24 hours of collection for optimal viability.

Remarks: If previous leukemia/lymphoma phenotyping was performed, but not at ARUP, the outside flow cytometry report and histograms (if possible) should accompany the specimen. In addition, provide CBC, Wright's stained smear, clinical history, differential diagnosis, and any relevant pathology reports.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: .

Refer to Statement A under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
Note: This assay is for monitoring neoplastic T-cells using flow cytometry in patients previously diagnosed with a mature T-cell neoplasm. Most mature T-cell neoplasms demonstrate phenotypic aberrancies that can be identified by flow cytometry.
CPT Code(s): 88184 First marker; 88185 x10 each additional marker; 88188 Interpretation for 9-15 markers