Cell Markers (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PBCM

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7105

Synonyms

CD19, Flow Cytometry (Peripheral Blood), Immunophenotyping (Peripheral Blood), Lymphocyte Immunophenotyping, Cell Markers (Peripheral Blood), Lymphocyte Phenotype, Lymphocyte Subsets

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Testing available Mon to Friday only.
Specimens MUST BE received in Lab before MIDDAY FRIDAY.
For any other requests after midday Friday the Clinician must have a discussion with the appropriate department at Lab+ before collecting the sample.

Adult - 4 mL Heparin, 4 mL EDTA
Paed - 0.5 mL Heparin, 0.5 mL EDTA
(Microtainer Heparin (Green) NOT acceptable)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For investigation of immunodeficiency- request form will state "phenotype" or "function".

Heparin or EDTA - DO NOT SPIN. Store and transport WHOLE BLOOD at room temperature.

Send with a copy of the request form.

EDTA stable for 24 hours.
Heparin stable for 48 hours.

Contact Information