Test Overview
flow cytometry, multi-fluorochrome
This test is typically performed on peripheral blood day 8 post therapy. In patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), treatment response is evaluated with minimal residual disease (MRD) assays.
Pathologist interpretation of results provided.
Test Details
8 - 48 hrs
Specimen Requirements
Samples received in EDTA at room temperature.
Sample should be less than 48 hours old when set up. Specimens may be processed after 48
hours and will be processed up to 72 hours and reported with a comment regarding
specimen age.
Sample should be less than 48 hours old when set up. Specimens may be processed after 48
hours and will be processed up to 72 hours and reported with a comment regarding
specimen age.
Additional Information
Test includes pathologist interpretation of results billed as a separate additional charge. This test is not available without interpretation. Additonal markers will be run if clinically indicated. Measurement of TdT may be an adjunct to the diagnosis of some leukemias and lymphoblastic lymphomas and will be run at the discretion of the hematopathologist at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated. For consultation, contact the MLabs Client Services Center or Flow Cytometry Laboratory at 76-39420.