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HelpTest Code 8SST Flow Cytometry - Lymphoma Screening Panel for Small Samples
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB5236 |
| NBS code | LBC01165 |
| Service code | 12652 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit the following:
| CSF / Vitreous Fluid (VF) | Other Body Fluid (except CSF/VF) |
| 5mL yellow cap bottle containing 0.2mL TransFix (pale green color) | 20mL white cap bottle containing 0.6mL TransFix (pale green color) |
Processing Requirements
Submit one of the following:
Fresh specimen required
a) Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile tube with 0.6 mL transfix media
Preferred Volume: 3.0 - 6.0 mL
(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 0.2 mL transfix media
Preferred Volume: 1.0 - 2.0 mL
(Prearrange with Flow Cytometry Laboratory for transport media prior sample collection)
Specimen Stability
Fresh specimen required
| Ambient | 24 hours (preferred) |
|---|---|
| Refrigerate | 48 hours |
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday (excluding Public Holiday). TAT 14 - 16 days (STAT 7 - 9 days)
Reference Interval
See laboratory report
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).
Update
Last updated 07/07/2026
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.
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 |