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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Whole bloodShipping Instructions
Specimen must arrive within 3 days of collection.
Necessary Information
Date and time of collection are required.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (sodium heparin)
Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Do not centrifuge.
2. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Minimum Volume
4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | Ambient (preferred) | 72 hours | |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
88184-Flow cytometry, cell surface, cytoplasmic
88185 x 5-Each additional marker
88187-Flow cytometry, interpretation; 2 to 8 markers
Report Available
1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
Not retainedReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |