Methodology: Flow Cytometry

Clinical Significance:
In combination with CD5+ B cell therapy tube, this tube helps distinguish CLL/SLL from mantle cell lymphoma. This tube includes antibodies to CD45, FMC7, CD19, CD22, CD5, CD23, CD200, and CD43.

Organ: Blood/Bone Marrow

Disease State: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia / Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL)

CPT Code(s): 88185x10. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Turnaround Time: Physician will be contacted by 9:00 PM PST the day of receipt for acute/life threatening conditions; next business day for routine flow cases.

Schedule: Monday-Saturday

Specimen Requirements:
• Peripheral blood, Preferred: 3 ml in sodium heparin (green top) / Acceptable: 3 ml in EDTA (purple top) - OR - • Bone marrow aspirate, Preferred: 1-2 ml in sodium heparin (green top) / Acceptable: 1-2 ml in EDTA (purple top) - OR - • Tissue: Finely minced tissue in RPMI transport media - OR - • Body fluids: In RPMI transport media