Category
Hematology
Sub Category
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms/Aliases
N/A
Abbreviations
Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping.
Type
Profile/ Panel (Bundled Tests).
5 Days
Results ready Within 5 days.
Method
Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping
Temp
Room Temperature (Avoid regrigeration)
Setup
Weekdays
Components Parameters
Variable markers e.g. CD3, 4, 8 (T CELL MARKER), CD19 (B CELL MARKERS) etc.
Pre-analytic Considerations
N/A
Test Ordering instructions
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. Clinical history must be provided.
Patient preparation
N/A
Sample type
EDTA whole blood.
Container/ preservative
EDTA (PURPLE TOP) Vacutainers.
Sample volume
3ML
Rejection criteria
Labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; mismatch between request form & sample details; missing age/ gender; wrong sample type; insufficient sample; clotted samples.
Other Instructions
N/A
Reference intervals
Age & gender appropriate values are provided on the report.
Clinical Utility
Evaluation of suspected congenital or acquired immunodeficiency.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
Samples are time sensitive & should be promptly delivered to the lab.