Lymphocyte Subset, Single Clone

Test Name

Lymphocyte Subset, Single Clone

Alternate Description

Single Clone by request

LIS Code

LS1R

Availability

FOR FRIDAY COLLECTIONS:Collect specimen by noon for Off Campus locations.Collect specimen by 14:00 for On Campus locations.Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Lab Section

Special Hematology

Fluid Type

Whole Blood/CSF/Fluids/Bronchial Lavage

Test Includes

% and Absolute count of a specific clone

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Whole Blood = 3 mL in Sodium Heparin green top tubeCSF     = 10 mL in syringe without needle or sterile containerFluids  = 10-20 mL in sterile container or in Sodium Heparin green top tubesBronchial Lavage = 20 mL in Sodium Heparin green top tubes

Container Whole Blood Required

Whole Blood = 3 mL in Sodium Heparin green top tubeCSF     = 10 mL in syringe without needle or sterile containerFluids  = 10-20 mL in sterile container or in Sodium Heparin green top tubesBronchial Lavage = 20 mL in Sodium Heparin green top tubes

Summary Test Name

Lymphocyte Subset, Single Clone

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Do not spin. Keep at room temperature until courier pickup. 

Specimen Stability

48 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

Varies by specimen type

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Specimen Preparation In House

Do not spin. Keep at room temperature.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

4 days after collection

Additional Test Information

ORDER THIS TEST WHEN A SINGLE CLONE IS REQUESTED.**Call Special Hematology at 531-8559 BEFORE collection for additional requirements.** A CBC and differential may be required to calculate absolute counts.