Test Overview
Test Methodology

Direct Immunofluorescence using flow cytometric techniques.

Test Usage

Evaluation of CD3 and CD19 lymphocyte markers in organ transplant recipients. Monitoring OKT3 or ATGAM therapy.

Reference Range *

TXP reference range.docx
*Pediatric Reference Ranges from Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, vol. 112, No. 5, 11/2003 and studies performed at Michigan Medicine Flow Cytometry Laboratory. Absolute ranges are calculated utilizing absolute lymphocyte count ranges for the same age groups provided by the hematology laboratory.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Analytic Time

24 - 48 hrs

Soft Order Code
TXP
MiChart Code
Organ Transplant Monitoring Profile, Flow Cytometry TXP
Synonyms
  • Transplant Panel
  • OKT3 Antigen
  • TXPS
  • Organ Transplant Monitoring
  • ATGAM Monitoring
  • CD3 count
  • Immune Monitoring
  • OKT3 Monitoring
  • Transplant Monitoring
  • TXP
  • TRANSPLANT PANEL
  • FC CANCEL
  • FLOW CYTOMETRY ADDENDUM REPORT
  • FLOW FINAL
  • FLOW FINAL
  • FLOW PRELIMINARY
  • FC CAN
  • FLOW ADD
  • FX FINAL
  • PRELIM
  • FLABEL
  • Generic Flow Test
  • Markers CD3 CD19
Laboratory
Hematopathology
Section
Hematology
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Date and time of collection is required on a flow cytometry requisition.
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Collect blood in ACD A or B Vacutainer® tube and transport at room temperature within 12 hours of collection.
Include a copy of the patient's concurrently drawn White Blood Cell and Platelet counts, and peripheral blood differential.
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Alternate Specimen
Lavender top EDTA and Green top sodium heparin Vacutainer® tubes are acceptable but not preferred and must be received within 12 hours of collection.
Normal Volume
Whole blood: 7-10 ml
Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 1 ml added to an ACD A or B tube
Rejection Criteria
Green top with lithium heparin is unacceptable.
Additional Information

For consultation, contact the MLabs Client Services Center or Flow Cytometry Laboratory at 76-39420.

Billing
CPT Code
86355, 86359
Fee Code
23043, 23044
NY State Approved
No