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Specimen Collection

Immunophenotyping


Test Name
Immunophenotyping
Test Code
MARKER5
Specimen Type

bone marrow,peripheral blood, solid tumours, CSF

Minimum Volume
BM 2 - 3 mL in Heparin PB 5-10 mL in EDTA or HeparinNB Volume depends on total WCC - withing\ Laboratory hours (see below) liaise with Laboratory Staff on Ext 5832
Comments

This test can only be ordered in consultation with the Haematologist. Please call the on duty Haematologist with any enquires.

LAB NOTES

If samples are received out of hours, contact the oncall Haematologist immediately to determine if the sample can be stored or must be processed immediately.

If samples are to be stored, cover the tissue with tissue culture media (the Tissue culture media is stored in the cold room, column 1, second shelf) and store at 4oC.

 
Assay Performed
Cell Therapy and Flow Cytometry Lab
Royal Childrens Hospital
9345 5832
Laboratory Hours: 0800-1930 Mon-Fri After Hours: On Call weekends and public holidays
3rd Floor South Building
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Assay Frequency

As requested by Haematology Pathologist