15 mL of whole blood in 3 EDTA (lavender top) or Na Heparin (dark green top) tubes (5 mL in each tube) Must call ahead to (513) 636-4474 to schedule testing. Not following the required process could present delays in testing.
Test performed on MONDAY through FRIDAY only.
Bone Marrow[3 mL in EDTA tube] can also be sent, but ONLYfor those patients with suspicion of a Multiple Myeloma diagnosis (for CD138+ cells).
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Minimum Collection Volume
15 mL of whole blood
Bone Marrow[3 mL in EDTA tube] can also be sent, but ONLYfor those patients with suspicion of a Multiple Myeloma diagnosis (for CD138+ cells).
The laboratory cannot assure a result if the minimum volumes are not met.
Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives
The laboratory can obtain results for this test using different collection tube types. For best results, send the collection tube type listed above. If only an alternate collection tube type is available, please call the laboratory at (513) 636-4474 for more information on how to obtain and/or handle any alternate tube types and whether or not they are acceptable for this testing.
Patient Preparation
The cell sorting/separation MUST be scheduled with the CCHMC GENETICS Laboratory ahead of time. Please call: (513) 636-4474 to schedule and obtain a copy of the current requisition to send with the incoming samples.
Test performed on MONDAY through FRIDAY only.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice)
Lymphocyte subsets are magnetically isolated using positive cell selection. Cell types are then analyzed separately using whatever method is requested or cells can be sent out.
15 mL of whole blood in 3 EDTA (lavender top) or Na Heparin (dark green top) tubes (5 mL in each tube) Must call ahead to (513) 636-4474 to schedule testing. Not following the required process could present delays in testing.
Test performed on MONDAY through FRIDAY only.
Bone Marrow[3 mL in EDTA tube] can also be sent, but ONLYfor those patients with suspicion of a Multiple Myeloma diagnosis (for CD138+ cells).
Collection personnel MUST initial specimen container to confirm sample identity.
Minimum Collection Volume
15 mL of whole blood
Bone Marrow[3 mL in EDTA tube] can also be sent, but ONLYfor those patients with suspicion of a Multiple Myeloma diagnosis (for CD138+ cells).
The laboratory cannot assure a result if the minimum volumes are not met.
Acceptable Specimen Collect Alternatives
The laboratory can obtain results for this test using different collection tube types. For best results, send the collection tube type listed above. If only an alternate collection tube type is available, please call the laboratory at (513) 636-4474 for more information on how to obtain and/or handle any alternate tube types and whether or not they are acceptable for this testing.
Patient Preparation
The cell sorting/separation MUST be scheduled with the CCHMC GENETICS Laboratory ahead of time. Please call: (513) 636-4474 to schedule and obtain a copy of the current requisition to send with the incoming samples.
Test performed on MONDAY through FRIDAY only.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Store at room temperature / Use overnight shipping (protect from temperature extremes, no ice)
Lymphocyte subsets are magnetically isolated using positive cell selection. Cell types are then analyzed separately using whatever method is requested or cells can be sent out.
