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HelpTest Code FLOW - Blood Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping - Blood
Useful For
Diagnosis and monitoring of patients with leukemia and lymphoma.
Synonyms/Keywords
Flow Cytometry, Immunophenotyping, Lymphoma / Leukemia Panel
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Blood | Sodium-heparin Green Top Tube (GTT) or EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) | **See Collection Processing Instructions** | 1 mL | Dependent on WBC | Dependent on WBC |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Notify Flow Cytometry Laboratory (800-222-5835, ext. 16385) before sending the specimen. Specimen must arrive within 48 hours of collection. Cells in the specimen must be viable.
Provide CBC and Differential results and 1-2 (stained or unstained) EDTA slide(s) (preferably from within 1 week of collection of specimen for Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping). Markers are selected based upon available clinical history and morphology per pathology protocol.
**For questions regarding other anticoagulants and/or specimen stability, please call 800-222-5835, ext. 16385**
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Blood | Room temperature | 48 - 72 hours |
Rejection Criteria
| Fixed specimens |
|---|
| Specimens more than 72 hours old |
| Frozen or refrigerated |
| **Contact Flow Cytometry for suitability prior to rejection of any specimens.** |
Test Information
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Marshfield Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Markers are selected based upon available clinical history and morphology per pathology protocol.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Interpretive report |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Flow Cytometry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Friday, days only | 3 days | Flow Cytometry |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88184 | Flow cytometry, first marker | |||
| 88185 | Additional marker, each | |||
| 88187 | Interpretation, 2 to 8 markers | |||
| 88188 | Interpretation, 9 to 15 markers | |||
| 88189 | Interpretation, 16 or more markers |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88184 | Flow cytometry, first marker | |||
| 88185 | Additional marker, each | |||
| 88187 | Interpretation, 2 to 8 markers | |||
| 88188 | Interpretation, 9 to 15 markers | |||
| 88189 | Interpretation, 16 or more markers |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping - Blood |