Test Code CD34-Peripheral Blood CD34-Peripheral Blood
Method
Flow Cytometry
Container
EDTA (Lavender Top)
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
CPT Code
86367
Performing Location
Cellular Therapy Flow Cytometry Laboratory.
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Standard Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Stability Room Temp
4 hours
Stability Refrigerated
24 hours
Stability Frozen
Not Acceptable
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Turn Around Time
Stat/Timed 4 hours
Routine/Extended TAT 24 hours
Group Components
Absolute CD34, %CD34, CD34 viability
Reject Due To
Hemolysis, Clotting
Clinical Utility
An accurate measure of the viable CD34 cell count is necessary for dose requirement protocols in stem cell transplantation. Quantitating the CD34 population is also useful during mobilization of stem cell donors.