Test Overview
Flow cytometry
Screening for common variable immunodeficiency and hyper-IgM syndromes, assessing B-cell subset reconstitution after stem cell or bone marrow transplant, or assessing response to B-cell-depleting immunotherapy
This test is not indicated for the evaluation of lymphoproliferative disorders (eg, leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma).
Interpretive report provided
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
4 - 5 days
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in 2 EDTA tubes. Maintain one at room temp and one at refrigerated temp. Send to Specimen Processing with only this patient in each bag as to not get them mixed up.
Specimens must be received in the laboratory at Mayo on a weekday or by 4 p.m. on Friday. Collect Monday -Thursday early morning until noon, and send to SP with a stat courier.
Specimens must be received at Mayo weekdays and by 4 p.m. on Friday. It is recommended that specimens arrive within 24 hours of collection.
Two separate EDTA whole blood specimens are required: 1 refrigerated and 1 at ambient transport temperature.
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories