Cell Markers - CSF Flow Cytometry

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Cell Markers - CSF Flow Cytometry
Also known as : [Cell Markers CSF]

CSF
Test performed by: LabPLUS Cell Markers

For all queries, including specimen requirements and results, contact the Cell Marker section of the Haematology laboratory ( Ext22061 or 22075),

or via Lablink 22000 or (09) 307-8995 or 0800 522 758 .

Routine service Monday to Friday
For weekdays prior to a public holiday samples should be received in the laboratory by 1500 to allow for testing.
Requests for urgent testing will be prioritized within working hours.
Requests for critical testing outside of these times is by arrangement, and must be approved by the laboratory haematologist on call. They can be contacted via the hospital operator.

Typing panels:

Chronic B- and T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder or lymphoma.
Acute leukaemia.
Plasma cell disorders.

Specimen Collection
Specimens

CSF must be collected into CSF preservative media (contact cell marker laboratory: 09 3074949 ext 22061, 22075).

Transport to the laboratory at 4 ^o C without delay.

Turnaround Time: Within 5 days

Preliminary verbal results to a referring pathologist may be available within 36-hours of specimen receipt, Monday to Friday.

All results and morphology are reviewed by a Haematologist with an interpretive comment being an essential part of the final report.

Turnaround time is up to 5 working days however, depending on the complexity of the case and whether additional studies are required, the final report may take 7 working days.

Diagnostic Use and Interpretation
Immunophenotyping can also be performed on a range of specimens (bone marrow, peripheral blood, fine needle aspirates, CSF, fluids, biopsy cell suspensions) by flow cytometry and/or immunocytochemistry where lymphomas or other haematological malignancies are suspected. Full analysis by flow cytometry is possible on less than a million cells which makes this technique very useful for fine needle aspirates. Where limited malignant cells are present in the sample immunocytochemistry may be more appropriate. This will be determined with the Haematologist after reviewing the specimen.

Contact Information
For further information contact the Cell Marker section of the Haematology laboratory ( 09 3074949 Ext 22061 or 22075 ).
Out of hours laboratory on-call 1630 - 2400hrs on weeknights, 0800 - 2400hrs weekends and public holidays: 021 753 059.

Haematologist advice may also be obtained during working hours from:

Dr Anna Ruskova, Clinical Lead/Laboratory Haematologist:               Ext. 22137

Dr Louisa Stone, Laboratory Haematologist                                           Ext. 22062

Dr Nikhil Rabade, Laboratory Haematologist                                          Ext 22071

Dr Peter Bradbeer, Laboratory Haematologist                                         Ext. 22062

Dr Nicola Eaddy, Laboratory Haematologist                                          Ext. 22005

An on-call Laboratory Haematologist is able to be contacted via the hospital operator outside of normal working hours.

Last updated at 11:04:01 14/11/2024