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Test Code LAB10014 Hematopathology Body Fluid Morphologic Review

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Cytospin slide prepration

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive to Flow Cytometry as soon as possible after collection. Specimen must arrive by 2000 on Friday and 1 day before a holiday.

 

Specimen Type: 

  • CSF
  • Pleural
  • Peritoneal/ Ascites
  • Pericardial
  • Other Fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume:  6 mL

Additional Information:  Volume needed is dependent on cell count of specimen. 

1. Collection date is required.

2. A pathology/diagnostic report, the name and telephone number of the ordering physician, and a brief history are essential to achieve a consultation fully relevant to the ordering physician’s needs.

3. Specimen cannot be frozen.

4. Label specimen type appropriately

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday, excluding holidays

Test Classification and CPT Coding

88313 - Special stain group 2

88108 - PC cytocenterifuge Prep

Note: Professional charges may be applied.

Reference Values

No established reference intervals.  Report is issued through surgical pathology.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed in BJH Flow Cytometry. Verbal preliminary results may be obtained by calling the hematopathology fellow at 314-363-6010.

Special Instructions