Test Code FLLP Flow Lymphocyte Profile
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2846
Epic Description: LYMPHOCYTE PROFILE II
Synonym
Lymphocyte Subsets; T & B Cell Immunodeficiency Panel
Lymphocyte Profile
Collection Limitations
OMCJH: Sunday – Thursday anytime. Friday-samples must be sent to Main Campus Lab the same day collected. Send by STAT courier or cab, if necessary. No collections on Saturday. No collection on the day prior prior to a Holdiay before 8am.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Lavender, EDTA |
3.0 mL | 0.5mL |
Preferred Micropuncture | Lavendar, EDTA | 4 X 0.5 mL | 1 X 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
DO NOT centrifuge, refrigerate, or freeze. Transport at room temperature the day of collection. EDTA samples must be analyzed within 48 hours of collection. If necessary to hold overnight, store at room temperature.
Home Health Agencies: Transport to laboratory same day collected.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Optimum
Minimum
Performing Lab
OMCJH Flow Cytometry Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday (excluding holidays)
Routine Turnaround Time
2 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
DO NOT REFRIGERATE. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Store at room temperature.