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Epic EAP: LAB270B
Epic Description: FLOW CYTOMETRY ANALYSIS (CSF)
Synonym
Flowcytometry for Leukemia / Lymphoma
T&B cell-phenotyping
Kappa/Lambda Ratio (Leukemia / Lymphoma)
Collection Limitations
Submit samples same day of collection.
Specimen Type
CSF
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Container |
1.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Place sample in clinical lab specimen transport container at refrigerated temperature. Specimens shared between Flow Cytometry and AP should be placed in Anatomic Path Transport container. Specimens collected Friday must be sent on Friday by regular courier or STAT courier and will be processed on Saturday. Samples must arrive Friday to be processed on Saturday. Specimens collected Saturday will be processed on Monday unless approval is obtained by hematopathologist on call for Saturday processing. Do not collect samples on Friday before a Saturday holiday or Saturday before a Monday holiday.
Aliquot Requirements
CSF
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum
Performing Lab
Flow Cytometry Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to Flow Cytometry Laboratory ASAP. If holding overnight, store CSF specimen at refrigerated temperature.
Reflexive Testing
Reflex to additional panels if indicated by initial results