Laboratory Services
Lymphoma Panel
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| Test Description |
Lymphoma Panel
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| Synonym(s) |
B-NHL, T-NHL, NK Cell Neoplasm, B&T Tissue, Lymphoma Immunophenotyping, Lymphoma, Flow Cytometry |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Bone Marrow Aspirate/Peripheral Blood: Sodium heparin (green top) tube or EDTA (lavender top) tube. Solid Tissue/CSF: RPMI transport media. |
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| Required Information |
Complete the Incyte Diagnostics requisition with the patient's demographics and relevant clinical history. Label the specimen containers with patient's full name, second unique identifier, and specimen site/source. Please provide a copy of the patient's complete blood count (CBC) report. |
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| Stability |
Maintain bone marrow, peripheral blood and solid tissue at room temperature. Refrigerate cerebrospinal fluid. |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Specimen containers without two (2) patient identifiers and specimens submitted in inappropriate collection media. |
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| Department (code) |
Flow Cytometry |
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| Methodology |
Beckman Coulter Gallios - 10 color, 3 laser |
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| Estimated TAT |
2 business days from receipt |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday–Saturday |
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| Retention |
7 days |
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| CPT Code(s) |
88184 – First Marker Interpretation: |
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| Collection File | View/Download File | |
| Additional Information |
If Cytogenetic studies are also being ordered, it is preferable to submit a sodium heparin (green top) tube specifically for Cytogenetics. If only one tube can be submitted, please submit one sodium heparin (green top) tube for both Flow Cytometry and Cytogenetic studies. |
