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Test Description
Test Name
Process and Hold
Description
Occasionally, physicians wish to submit specimens for possible immunophenotyping, depending on the results of permanent sections expected the next day. In these cases, please check "Process & Hold" on the requisition. As flow cytometric testing requires fresh, unfixed specimens, this procedure allows the laboratory to process a specimen in an appropriate manner and store it up to 3 days.  A processing fee will be charged. The processed specimen will generally remain viable for 2-3 days, during which time the physician may contact the laboratory to request immunophenotyping or cancel testing.
Specimen Requirements
The specimen requirements are the same as those listed under Immunophenotyping For Leukemias And Lymphomas.
Contact

Clinical and Technical Support
Flow Cytometry and Cellular Immunology Laboratory
214-645-7080 or 1-877-887-8136 Ext.7080

Karén Peart, MT(ASCP)SH, Chief Medical Technologist
Nitin Karandikar, M.D., Ph.D., Co-Director
Franklin Fuda, D.O., Co-Director

Customer Service (214) 645-7057 or Toll Free (877) 887-8136

Last Modified: 02/22/2011