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Cell Markers / Immunophenotyping - Haematological Malignancies

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:

Acute Leukaemia
Chronic B and T cell lymphoproliferative disorder or lymphoma (including Hodgkins lymphoma)
Plasma Cell disorders
PNH Screen
B cell quantitation(CD20)
Mast cell panel
Measurable Residual Disease assays (MRD)

Specimen Collection
Please follow the links below for specific collection requirements .

Cell Markers - Bone Marrow
Cell Markers - CSF Flow Cytometry
Cell Markers - Measurable Residual Disease (MRD)
Cell Markers - Peripheral Blood
Cell Markers - Tissue and Fluid flow cytometry

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

The department is a reference centre for immunophenotypic diagnosis, classification and measurable residual disease (MRD) assessment of haematologic malignancies.
Immunophenotyping may also be performed on a range of specimens (bone marrow, peripheral blood, fine needle aspirates, CSF, fluids - vitreous, pleural, other fluids, tissue biopsy, core biopsy) by flow cytometry where lymphoma or other haematological malignancy is suspected.

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