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Immunophenotyping (cell markers)
EDTA Bone Marrow Trephines: send in 10% Formalin CSG: send in a sterile container
| Test | Immunophenotyping (cell markers) |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | |
| Profile | |
| Clinical Indication | Primarily used to help diagnose, classify or monitor leukaemias and lymphomas. |
| Specimen Type | Blood Bone Marrow Aspirates Bone Marrow Trephines CSF |
| Sample Type | EDTA Bone Marrow Trephines: send in 10% Formalin CSG: send in a sterile container |
| Minimum Volume | 1 x 3 mL (adult) 1 x 0.5 mL (paed) Bone Marow Aspirate: Approx 1mL CSF: Minimum 0.5mL |
| Special Precautions | Please discuss with Consultant Haematologists in the first instance |
| Stability | 24 hrs |
| Turnaround Time | 3-4 weeks |
| Laboratory | HMDS Leeds St James University Hospital |
| Reference Interval | N/A |
| Limitations | None stated |
| Additional Information |
