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HelpTest Code LLPT Leukemia/Lymphoma Immunophenotyping, Flow Cytometry, Tissue
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCINT | Flow Cytometry Interp, 2-8 Markers | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FCIMS | Flow Cytometry Interp, 9-15 Markers | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| FCINS | Flow Cytometry Interp,16 or greater | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
TissueOrdering Guidance
Order LCMS / Leukemia/Lymphoma Immunophenotyping, Flow Cytometry, Varies if the specimen is a fresh (less than 4 days post-collection), unfixed, non-embedded bone marrow core biopsy, bone or bone lesion. This is an equivalent source for bone marrow aspirate only in the event of a dry tap during the bone marrow harvesting procedure. Indicate “dry tap" in performing lab notes or paperwork when submitting this specimen type.
Shipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 4 days of collection.
Necessary Information
The following information is required:
1. Pertinent clinical history, including reason for testing or clinical indication/morphologic suspicion
2. Provide the following:
-Tissue type
-Location
-Pathology/diagnostic report, including the client surgical pathology case number
Specimen Required
Supplies: Hank's Solution (T132)
Container/Tube: Sterile container with 15 mL of tissue culture medium (eg, Hank's balanced salt solution, RPMI, or equivalent)
Specimen Volume: 5 mm(3) or larger biopsy
Collection Instructions:
1. Send intact specimen (do not mince)
2. Specimen cannot be fixed.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mm(3)
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue | Refrigerated (preferred) | ||
| Ambient | |||
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Fixed, paraffin-embedded, or minced tissue | Reject |
CPT Code Information
88184-Flow cytometry; first cell surface, cytoplasmic or nuclear marker x 1
88185-Flow cytometry; additional cell surface, cytoplasmic or nuclear marker (each)
88187-Flow Cytometry Interpretation, 2 to 8 Markers (if appropriate)
88188-Flow Cytometry Interpretation, 9 to 15 Markers (if appropriate)
88189-Flow Cytometry Interpretation, 16 or More Markers (if appropriate)