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
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday (See Special handling for Saturday delivery specimens)
Soft Order Code
SO
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect blood into an EDTA lav top tube. Collect bone marrow aspirate from the first pull and immediately transfer form the syringe to an EDTA lav or a sodium heparin, green top tube. Send to Specimen Processing. Include a report with the patient's diagnostic immunophenotype

    Special Handling

    Ship same day or next day of collection. If shipping for Saturday delivery, include in the address to deliver to the "Front Lobby of the Hospital".

    Normal Volume
    Blood: 5 mL whole blood; Bone marrow: 3 mL aspirate
    Minimum Volume
    Blood or bone marrow: 2 mL
    Storage Temperature
    Ambient only, in times of extreme cold or hot weather, include a room temp gel pack to protect the sample.
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    Billing
    NY State Approved
    No