Ordering Information

Epic Orderable Name: Flow Cytometry, Other

Epic Test Id: LAB1729

Testing Includes Immunophenotyping on Tissue, Fine Needle Aspirates, Fluids other than CSF

Testing Schedule Monday thru Saturday: 8AM

Turnaround Time 4 Days

Order Priorities Routine  Stat

Performing Laboratory JHH Flow Cytometry Laboratory (WGB 2300) 410-614-2968

Methodology Immunophenotyping

Ordering Restrictions Sample CANNOT be in any type of fixative. Acceptable containers are sterile container, RPMI media, or Saline. If it is a tissue, it should be in RPMI or saline. If it is a fluid, it just needs to be in a sterile container.

Down-time Requisition JHH Pathology 10 Flow Requisition

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Sample CANNOT be in any type of fixative. Acceptable containers are sterile container, RPMI media, or Saline. If it is a tissue, it should be in RPMI or saline. If it is a fluid, it just needs to be in a sterile container.

Collection Container Sterile Container

Collection Volume 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume 1-2 mL

Send Specimen To JHH Flow Cytometry Laboratory (WGB 2300)/410-614-2968

Specimen Types Other

Reference Ranges & Interpretation

Reference Range N/A

For Lab Staff

Performing Laboratory JHH Flow Cytometry Laboratory (WGB 2300) 410-614-2968

Performing Workstation JLAB FLOW CYTOMETRY

Processing Aliquot Volume 3.0 mL

Minimum Aliquot Volume 1.0 mL

Comments Test includes Immunophenotyping on Tissue, Fine Needle Aspirates, and Fluids other than CSF

PHLEBOTOMY STATUS: Routine Rounds

LABORATORY NOTES: If suspected Burkitts Lymphoma/Leukemia, please keep cold and deliver within 1 hour of collection.

Minimum Aliquot Volume (aspirates and fluids) is 1.0 mL.

JHH SPECIAL HANDLING: Transport in RPMI media to Flow Cytometry lab

(Weinberg 2306) or if using the pneumatic tube system,

Tube Station 141,within 24 hours of collection.

Call Flow Cytometry lab @ 410-614-2968 for additional instructions.