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Epic EAP: LAB270C
Epic Description: LEUKEMIA/LYMPHOMA SCREEN – LYMPH NODE
Synonym
Flowcytometry for Leukemia / Lymphoma
T&B cell-phenotyping
Kappa/Lambda Ratio (Leukemia / Lymphoma)
Collection Limitations
Submit samples same day of collection.
Specimen Type
Lymph node
Specimen Required
Primary Source: Lymph Node
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
RPMI cell culture media |
||
| Alternate | Sterile Saline or RPMI cell culture media |
Alternate Source: FNA (Fine Needle Aspirate)
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Saline or RPMI cell culture media |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Place specimen in clinical lab specimen transport container at refrigerated temperature. Separate specimens must be submitted for Flow Cytometry and should be placed in clinical lab transport to CSR. 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.
Aliquot Requirements
lymph node biopsy or FNA
Optimum
Minimum
Performing Lab
Flow Cytometry Lab
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday (excluding holidays)
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport specimen to Flow Cytometry Laboratory ASAP. Refrigerate upon arrival.
Reflexive Testing
Reflex to additional panels if indicated by initial results