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Mastocytosis Panel
Mast Cell Panel
MAST
Immunophenotypic Mast Cell Panel
Panel 6: Mastocytosis
MASTS
Mast Cell Panel Shadow
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Test Overview
Direct immunofluorescence using flow cytometric techniques.
Confirmation of diagnosis and immunophenotype of mast cell disorders. Phenotypic profiling of mast cells in bone marrow as an adjunct to client's morphological evaluation. See http://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/handbook/Tables/Flow_Cytometry_Panel… for all Flow Cytometry Panels.
Pathologist interpretation of results provided.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
The following information is required on a Hematopathology Consult requisition:
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Relevant clinical history
Clinical or morphological findings and suspicions
Date and time of collection
Phone number and after hours pager number for ordering physician
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Add 1-2 ml first pull bone marrow aspirate to a green sodium heparin Vacutainer® tube and transport at room temperature within 12 hours of collection.
Include 4 unstained aspirate smears.
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