| Methodology: |
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 green Hemogard (sodium or lithium heparin) or one 5 mL lavender Hemogard (EDTA), or pink Hemogard (K2EDTA), labeled with the patient's name, date and time of draw. (Min: 3 mL) Pour-off tubes are no longer acceptable.
Transport: 5 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL whole blood at 20-25°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: CRITICAL AMBIENT. Only Hemogard tubes are acceptable. Specimens must be analyzed within 48 hours of collection. Some medications may affect immunophenotyping results and should be provided on the test request form.
New York State Clients: Only EDTA specimens may be submitted and must be analyzed within 30 hours of collection.
Unacceptable Conditions: Clotted, hemolyzed, refrigerated, or frozen specimens. BAL specimens (refer to 0093420). Specimens sent in pour-off tubes. Specimens collected in ACD (yellow) tubes. Specimens older than 48 hours.
New York State Clients: Clotted, hemolyzed, refrigerated, or frozen specimens. BAL specimens (refer to 0093420). Specimens sent in pour-off tubes. Specimens collected in ACD (yellow) tubes or heparin. EDTA specimens older than 30 hours.
Stability: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
New York State Clients: Ambient: 30 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
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