Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Campath Plasma Level; Lemtrada Plasma Level
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
Cincinnati Children's Diagnostic Immunology
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Standard TAT
1 Week
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-3 mL Blood
Container Type
Sodium Heparin (Dark Green-Top) Tube
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Room Temp-OK/Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable (5 Days for whole blood); Refrigerated: Unacceptable (5 Days for whole blood ); Frozen: 15 Months
Rejection Criteria
Clotted; Plasma not separated within 5 days
Test Volume Required
1.5 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Complete a Cincinnati Children's Diagnostic Immunology requisition and submit with plasma frozen Monday-Thursday only, no weekend or holidays
Comments
Insurance authorization require prior to draw for Outpatients. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88184, 80299
Revised
10/22/24
Initials
SA