CSF Malignancy Workup - Flow Cytometry
Clinical System Name
Miscellaneous Test
Synonyms
CSF Flow Workup Request
Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping (Leukemia)
Immunophenotyping
Malignancy, CSF
MRD
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Container(s): CSF collection tubes
Preferred Vol: 10-20 mL; volume dependent on blast count
Minimum Vol: dependent on blast count; consult lab
Note: Specimens for CSF Malignancy Workup must be coordinated with Pathologist on-call and pathologist on cytology prior to collection to ensure testing availability and adequate specimen collection.
For further information, contact Hematopathology (Cell Markers) at 206-987-2560 or Pathology 987-2103.
Note: this test is for CSF workups only - for bone marrow, peripheral blood, or other body fluids, see separate listing(s).
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: n/a - send to lab
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: Days: M - F until 1630, transport specimen and labels to the Cell Markers Lab (station #181). Call before tubing specimen to make sure there is someone available to do testing.
After hours: Contact pathologist on call.
Off-site collection: not accepted
Stability
Temperature | Time |
---|---|
Room temp | must be processed immediately |
Refrigerated | N |
Frozen | N |
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
Y - with pathologist approval |
Monday - Friday 0800-1630; SEE ORDERING NOTES ABOVE. |
2-3 days |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Cell Markers
Phone Number: 206-987-2560
CPT Codes
contact Laboratory Client Services at (206)-987-2617
Methodology
Method: Flow Cytometry
Analytical Volume: dependent on blast count; consult lab
Reference Range
None specified
Description
CSF Malignancy Workup (by Flow Cytometry) is used in determining the lineage of hematopoietic precursors which may be present in the CSF in acute leukemia.
Requisition
Order online in Epic -- Miscellaneous test. Specify flow cytometry.