| Methodology: |
Quantitative Flow Cytometry
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Green (sodium or lithium heparin), lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Remarks: Specimens must be analyzed within 48 hours of collection.
New York State Clients: Specimens in heparin must be analyzed within 48 hours of collection; specimens in EDTA must be analyzed within 30 hours of collection.
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted, frozen, or refrigerated specimens. Specimens older than 48 hours.
New York State Clients: Clotted, frozen, or refrigerated specimens. Specimens in heparin that are more than 48 hours old and specimens in EDTA that are more than 30 hours old.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York State Clients: Ambient: 48 hours in heparin, 30 hours in EDTA; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable.
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