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Epic EAP: LAB270
Epic Description: LEUKEMIA/LYMPHOMA SCREEN – BONE MARROW
Synonym
Flowcytometry for Leukemia / Lymphoma
T&B cell-phenotyping
Kappa/Lambda Ratio (Leukemia / Lymphoma)
Collection Limitations
Monday- Saturday 8am-4:00 pm-Send by STAT courier or cab if necessary.
Samples must be sent to the Lab the same day collected.
Holidays-No collections on Saturday prior to a Monday holiday or Friday prior to a Saturday holiday. Specimens must be analyzed within 24 hours of collection. Collections outside of these times need approval by the pathologist on call.
Specimen Type
Bone Marrow
Specimen Required
Primary Source: Bone Marrow
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
3.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Send samples in clincal specimen transport container at room temperature. Send specimens on same day as collcetion.
Performing Lab
LSU 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 bone marrow specimen at room temperature.
Reflexive Testing
Reflex to additional panels if indicated by initial results