| CERNER / EPIC MNEMONIC: | LEUKEMIA |
| POE DESCRIPTION: | LEUKEMIA PROFILE |
| CPT CODE: | 88180 (x16) |
| TEST INFORMATION: |
REFLEX TESTING - Depending upon results, further cell surface markers may be analyzed. This could include up to six additional markers. Cases of B-cell leukemia may be followed up by JH PCR and/or light chain PCR. Cases of T- cell leukemia may be followed up by T-cell PCR. |
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| TURNAROUND TIME: | 1-3 days |
| CONTAINER TYPE: | Yellow top (ACD) tube |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS: | Blood, bone marrow |
| MINIMUM VOLUME: | 10 mL ACD blood, at least 1 mL ACD bone marrow, hypocellular patients may require extra sample |
| HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS: | Do not refrigerate specimen. Tests require viable lymphocytes. Specimen must be in laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Specimen should be submitted with a completed Patient Information Form. Contact the Flow Cytometry Laboratory at 312-942-8393 to obtain a form. |
| REFERENCE RANGE: | Written interpretation is included with report. |
| TEST SYNONYM(S): | Immunophenotyping |
