Test Overview
Test Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Reference Range *

Interpretive report provided

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Analytic Time

7 - 10 days

Soft Order Code
CALPS
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Diganostic Immunology Laboratory #2903600
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect specimen in an EDTA lavender top tube. Do not spin, do not aliquot. Send with current CBC result to Specimen Processing at room temperature. MiChart has created an orderset to include collection of a CBC if one has not been ordered with the CALPS. Draw Monday - Thursday 11am-4 pm only. A STAT courier should be used to transport to Specimen Processing. The specimen must be in sendouts no later than 5pm Mon-Thurs. It must be received in Cinci the following day and they do not accept Saturday deliveries

    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in an EDTA lavender top tube. Do not spin, do not aliquot. Send with current CBC result to Specimen Processing at room temperature. MiChart has created an orderset to include collection of a CBC if one has not been ordered with the CALPS. Draw Monday - Thursday 11-4 pm only. A STAT courier should be used to transport to Specimen Processing, no later than 5pm. It must be received in Cinci the following day and they do not accept Saturday deliveries

    Special Handling

    If collecting off site, please call a STAT courier to deliver the specimen to Specimen Processing. Only draw between 11am and 4pm Monday through Thursday. And the specimen must be in SP/Sendouts no later than 5pm. (Mon-Thurs)

    Alternate Specimen
    Sodium heparin or ACD-A are also acceptable
    Normal Volume
    3 mL blood
    Minimum Volume
    1 mL blood
    Storage Temperature
    Ambient
    Rejection Criteria
    Collected too early before 11am; Not to sendouts before 5pm, collected any day other than Monday-Thursday
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory

    Billing
    CPT Code
    88184, 88185 x10, 88188
    NY State Approved
    No