Ordering Information

Epic Orderable Name: Flow Cytometry, Lymph Node

Epic Test Id: LAB21338

Testing Includes Immunophenotyping on Lymph Node

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.

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.

Collection Container Sterile Container

Collection Volume 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Send immediately to the Flow Lab after collection. If sample cannot be transported within 4.0 hours of collection, refrigerate at 2-8 degrees Celsius and transport to lab.

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

Specimen Types Lymph Node

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 1.0 mL

Processing (in Performing Lab) Deliver to Flow Cytometry Lab, Weinberg 2306; Tube Station 141

Comments

Test includes Immunophenotyping on Lymph Node

PHLEBOTOMY STATUS:

Routine Rounds

LABORATORY NOTES:

If suspected Burkitt's Lymphoma/Leukemia, please keep cold and

deliver within 1 hour of collection.

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.

PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUTREACH SITES:

Deliver to Flow Cytometry lab, Weinberg 2306.