Test Code LAB8616 Myeloid Blast panel, Flow Cytometry
Additional Codes
MYEL BLAST
Includes:
Flow cytometric quantitation of CD45, CD14, CD13, CD34, CD117, CD56, CD33, CD16, CD64, and HLA-DR.
Collection:
Specimen: Blood, Bone Marrow, Fluid (including CSF, ascites, pleural fluid, fine needle aspirations and other body fluids) and Tissue.
Container: Blood or bone marrow – Yellow Top Tube (ACD) (Preferred). A lavender tube is an acceptable alternative for Test Adds on specimens < 24 hours old.
Tissue- Sterile cup containing RPMI medium.
CSF- CSF tube
Fluid- Sterile Container
Volume: Blood – 8.5 mL (Minimum 1.5 mL); Bone Marrow – 2 mL (Minimum 0.5 mL)
Fluid- 10ml (Minimum 2ml)
Storage Instructions:
Send specimen to Lab as soon as possible after collection or refrigerate.
Turnaround Time (TAT):
Routine: 72 Hours
Stat: 24 Hours (Stat Testing must be approved by the pathologist)
Test Availability:
Monday – Friday
Request Form:
Routine Laboratory Request Form
Interpretative Data:
Pathologist interpretation is provided with the report
Performed In:
Flow Cytometry / Specialized Testing Services