CD34, Absolute Count CD34ABS

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

CD34, Absolute Count

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

CD34, Absolute Count

EPIC Order Name

Flow Cytometry - CD34, Absolute Count

Clinical Info

This assay enumerates the absolute count of CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor stem cells. Their viability is also assessed. Flow cytometric evaluation of CD34+ cell level is necessary for measuring quantitatively the hematopoietic progenitor cells in dose requirement protocols of stem cell transplantation. Quantification of CD34+ cells is also used during mobilization of hematopoietic cells and leukophoresis procedures.

Specimen Type

Blood, CSF, Body Fluid, Bone Marrow, Tissue, Swab

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Peripheral Blood or Apheresis sample. Immediate Delivery to lab is recommended. Refrigerate after 24 hours post collection.

Transport Instructions

Immediate Delivery is recommended. 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate after 24 hours post collection.

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Days Performed

Laboratory is open Mondays through Fridays 7:00AM to 12:00AM. All testing is available during these hours. Limited testing is available on Saturdays from 8AM-4PM. Laboratory is closed on Sundays and Legal Holidays – New Year’s, Martin LutherKing Jr, President’s, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Performing Laboratory

NSLIJ Manhasset

CPT

86367

PDM

5299974

Result Interpretation

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