Preferred Sample Type
3mL
Specimen Transport
Standard transport to laboratorySample Preparation
NoneTurnaround Time
Up to 5 daysSample Stability
4°C for 2 daysImmunophenotyping - Cell Markers
General Information
Immunophenotyping can be performed on fresh blood or bone marrow drawn into EDTA. Requests should be discussed with a Haematologist. Interim results are available the same day if received in the laboratory before 2pm however a final report is only available after Consultant review.
Please specify investigation required on request form and provide relevant clinical details
Notes
Limitations - (i) Samples should be as fresh as possible. Samples more than 48 hours old are unlikely to have sufficient cell viability and therefore will not be processed (ii) Samples must be sufficient enough to contain adequate white cell numbers for analysis.
Specifications
- EQA Scheme?: Yes
- EQA Status: NEQAS