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Test Code AP Flow Pathology Flow Cytometry Request

Important Note

This order is for surgical specimens ONLY.

See AP Flow Bld for Whole Blood Specimens

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Special Hematology 304-388-9511

Specimen Requirements

Surgical specimens in RPMI solution

Sterile container with minumium of 6 mLs of RPMI solution

Deliver to Special Hematology Laboratory as soon a possible

Obtain RPMI solution from Histology Lab. Make sure RPMI solution is at room temperature before adding to surgical specimens

 

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Specimen not received in lab by noon on Friday
  • Specimen collected on Saturday
  • Specimen clotted for flow analysis

 

Storage and Stability

Store all specimens (except surgical specimens) at room temperature 18-24o C for 24 hours

Surgical specimens refrigerate at 2-8o C for 48 hours

Reference Values

Report includes pathology interpretation

Methodology

Flow cytometry

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Thursday,  8:00AM to 4:00PM

Friday 8:00AM to 12:00PM (Must be in Special Hematology Lab by Noon)

Results available within 1-5 business days

CPT Coding

88184- First marker

88185- Each additional marker

88187- Pathology Interpretation of 2-8 markers

88188- Pathology Interpretation of 9-15 markers

88189- Pathology Interpretation of > 16 markers