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Clinical System Name
Cell Marker DNA Workup
Sample Requirements
Specimen: See note
Container(s): See note
Preferred Vol: See note
Minimum Vol: See note
Note: Pathologists make the final call on specimen acceptability. Call the Cell Marker Laboratory at (206) 987-2560 for information regarding this test.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: N/A
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: N/A
Off-site collection: N/A
Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Room temp | None specified |
| Refrigerated | N |
| Frozen | N |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | 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 WBC count
Limitations: None specified
Reference Range
None specified
Description
DNA by flow cytometry measures cell ploidy and proliferation and is part of the malignancy workup for bone marrow and tissues in certain clinical situations; performed at pathologist request.