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Flow Cytometry
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Alternate Names
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Cell Surface Markers, CLL, Immunophenotype, Leukaemia Panel, Leukaemia Screen, Lymphoma, Lymphoproliferative Screen, NHL, Mantle Cell Lymphoma
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Ordering Information
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REQUEST FLOW CYTOMETRY ON TISSUE FOR: Suspected lymphoma (past history of lymphoma, lymphadenopathy, radiology/imaging suggests lymphoma) Flow is of no value in Hodgkin lymphomas
TISSUE SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS Separate fresh tissue specimen in sterile pot or in tissue preservative (RPMI, pink liquid – preferred if sending after hours) Label as urgent If uncertain, please discuss with Anatomical Pathologist
PLEASE NOTE: Anatomical pathology cannot/will not divide smaller specimens such as core biopsies, these should have separate specimens for flow cytometry and histology. We will only divide large specimens >1-2 cubic cm (e.g. whole lymph nodes, spleen) For non lymph node tissue specimens that are small (often small and very important) ideally cases should be discussed with a pathologist before or during a procedure to ascertain the most appropriate distribution of tissue. An Anatomical Pathologist is available by telephone at all times. Histology should usually be prioritized as this is more likely to be diagnostic.
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Laboratory
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Flow Cytometry
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Specimen
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See collection instructions
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Container
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See collection instructions
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Blood: DEDICATED 5 mL blood LITHIUM HEPARIN tube no gel, PLUS 4 mL blood EDTA tube. Please do not combine with other tests using the same sample type, as separate tubes must be collected for these tests.
Instructions for: Metro Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY.
Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Notes
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On Fridays and prior to public holidays, specimens must be received in Pathology before 3pm and marked as URGENT. |
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Frequency
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Monday - Friday
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
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Test Code
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Refer to laboratory notes
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Storage Instructions
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Store specimen at room temperature
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature
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Additional Transport Instruction
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Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions DO NOT SPIN. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. Forward sample to the Heidelberg Laboratory, Flow Cytometry.
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception DO NOT SPIN. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. If a sample is collected outside of the specified collection timeframe, forward the sample to Flow Cytometry. |
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Laboratory Notes
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