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HelpEpic Test Code LAB22225 Flow Cytomety:CSF
Specimen Type
CSF: Cerebrospinal Fluid
Collection Instructions
Transport Immediately at Room Temp
Storage/Transport Temperature
Transport Immediately at Room Temp
Specimen must be received at URMC Labs same day of collection. Deliver to lab ASAP.
If Sample is recived after daily Courier or on a weekend or Holiday have specimen transported by a STAT Courier (A&D 607-433-1726), also call URMC at 585-758-0510 to notify them that specimen is being sent.
Causes for Rejection
Frozen, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Specimen not recived at URMC Labs on same day of collection.
Special Requirements
- Must have a completed and signed URMC requisition sent with specimens.
- Place specimens, requisition, CBCA results, and billing in URMC shipping container
- Place bag in URMC pick-up area in CLP and enter information into the log sheet
- If specimens are collected at sites other than MIB campus they MUST arrive by courier by 6pm. Courier arrives for pick up at 7pm.
Days of Analysis
Monday - Friday (Available on a STAT basis for weekend and Holidays- Contact URMC to notify them of sample)
Additional Information
Flow Cytometry on CSF is a STAT test that is indicated for patients with an established diagnosis of Lymphoma or Leukemia or who have a mass lesion radiographically compatible with lymphoma.
CPT Code
88184 (for 1 marker)
88187 (2-8 markers);
88188 (9-15 markers)
88189 (Greater than 16 markers 88189).
Number of markers tested is dependent on the diagnosis.
Last Updated
13-Feb-19 BHD