Assay

Flow cytometry referral

Key Words

CD4, CD8, T & B subset, Flow cytometry downtime, immunoplatelet count

Specimen Collection

3.4ml EDTA

Referral

This test is referred to another centre for analysis: 

Immunology Department

Level 4

Cambridge Hospital Trust

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 OQQ

Turnaround time

5 days from receipt at reference laboratory

Test indications

Perform routine Flow Cytometry tests at a reference laboratory when there is analyser downtime or further testing required that is not performed at this hospital.

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A