Immunophenotyping for haematological malignancies
Haematology Overview / Directory
Purpose of the test
To diagnose and classify suspected haematological abnormalities involving Leucocytes. Immunophenotyping is offered to supplement and complement the services provided by cytogenetics and minimal residual disease as part of a comprehensive diagnostic service.
Reference Range
N/A
Sample Requirements
Blood in EDTA (1ml minimum).
Bone Marrow in culture media or EDTA.
Storage and Transport
Ideally, send by motorcycle courier (to avoid parking problems at King’s) If not urgent, send by overnight first class post. Samples will keep at refrigerated temperatures over a weekend if necessary.
Turnaround Time
Samples requiring urgent turnaround will have an Immunophenotype available within 4 hours of receipt if sample is received by 2pm (morphology comments may take up to 48 hours).
Routine samples will have an Immunophenotype performed within one working day.
Time Limit for Extra Tests
2 days
Factors affecting results or interpretation
1) Delay in transit, inappropriate storage i.e. left on bench.
- Should remain in fridge if delay suspected.
- Bloody bone marrow tap will not give accurate result.
4) Blood samples should be sent in EDTA.
Price
Please contact the laboratory for prices
(*Discounts available for significant workloads)
Contacts
Mr. Timothy Milne
T: 020 3299 9000 x 2414
Ms Ann Etches
T: 020 3299 9000 x 2414
