ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Follow up Phenotyping by Flow Cytometry : 0093194

Mnemonic: CLL FLOW

Methodology: Flow Cytometry
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Green (sodium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood.

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

Remarks: This assay is for follow up after the diagnosis of CLL has been established by previous flow cytometry immunophenotyping. If prior studies were not performed at ARUP, the outside flow cytometry report and histograms must accompany the specimen. In addition, please provide CBC, Wright's stained smear, clinical history, and any relevant pathology reports.

Unacceptable Conditions: Frozen specimens. Specimens greater than 48 hours old. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data: Refer to report

Refer to Statement A under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 88184 First marker, 88185 x7 Each additional marker, 88187 Interpretation
Cross References: Follow-Up Phenotyping (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Follow up Phenotyping by Flow Cytometry), Leukemia/Lymphoma Phenotyping (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Follow up Phenotyping by Flow Cytometry)
 
 

 

 

 
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