

| Collect | Sample required is one lavender top tube of peripheral blood or pheresis product. | |
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| Transport | Blood at room temp ASAP - Notify Lab at 508-793-6230 and contact stat Courier for pickup | |
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| Minimum Volume | 4 mL peripheral blood | |
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| Remarks | "This test includes the relative determination of CD34 cells. For Peripheral Blood (%CD34+, Absolute CD34)-Notify lab at 508-793-6230. For Cord Blood or Apheresis Products - Contact Stem-Cell Lab at 508-856-6253" | |
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| Notes | All specimens must have two forms of patient identification on them and be accompanied by a Flow Cytometry Requisition that includes the patient name, medical record number, source of specimen and the submitting physician’s name. An adequate clinical history including pertinent lab findings is essential. Missing information may result in a delay of the pathology report. Submit all specimens including night and weekend specimens to Central Processing. | |
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86367
*The CPT codes provided are based on the AMA guidelines and for informational purposes
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