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HelpTest Code 8SST Flow Cytometry - Lymphoma Screening Panel for Small Samples
Specimen Requirements
Submit one of the following:
Fresh specimen required
a) Specimen Type: Body fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile tube with 0.6mL transfix media
Volume: 3-6mL
(Prearrange with Flow Cytometry Laboratory for transport media prior sample collection)
(b) Specimen Type: "Small cell number" samples, e.g. CSF, vitreous biopsies
Container/Tube: Sterile tube with 0.2mL transfix media
Volume: 1-2mL
(Prearrange with Flow Cytometry Laboratory for transport media prior sample collection)
Reference Interval
See laboratory report
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday. 20 working days (STAT 5 days)
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Service Code
12652
Update
Last updated 22/10/2024
Added new test info
Unacceptable Condition
| Specimen Type | |
|---|---|
| Bone Marrow/Peripheral Blood/Body Fluid | Frozen |
| Lymph Node/Solid Tumour/Other Tissues | Frozen or air-dry or formalin fixed tissues |
Specimen Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Fresh specimen required
| Ambient (Preferred) | 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerate | 48 hours |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Flow Cytometry, 67724016
Useful For
The screening panel is customized for detection of localized lymphomas from low cellularity samples (FNA and bodily fluid, e.g. CSF and Vitreous Fluid).
Test Info
Pre-arrange with Haematology before ordering the test.
This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.
Reagent(s) used in this test is/are ordered through HSA’s Special Access Route, which provides interim access without full registration.