Flow Cytometry: Process and Hold

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