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Test ID: 8LST - NUH

Test Name:
8LST - NUH
Test Code:
O 8LST N
Specialised Test:
No - Send Out Test
Turnaround Time:
Monday through Friday. 20 working days (STAT 5 days)
Test Schedule:
NA
Test Type:
Send Out Test (NUH)
Additional Test Note:
**Refer to FCM Flow Chart for ordering guide** (NUH website) Additional Collection Instructions: All specimens should be shipped to the lab in ambient temperature (18-25oC) within 24-48 hours of collection. Specimen received after 48 hours of collection will nonetheless be processed but results may be compromised. For overseas specimens, avoid shipping on Friday or eve of public holidays.
Sample Requirement:
Submit one of the following:Fresh specimen required(a) Specimen Type: Bone marrow Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA), Green Top (Sodium Heparin) Volume: 2mL(b) Specimen Type: Peripheral blood Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA), Green Top (Sodium Heparin) Volume: 3mL Collection Instructions: Collect 5-6mL blood if WBC < 5 x 109/L.(c) Specimen Type: Lymph Node / Solid Tumour Container/Tube: Sterile container with 5mL RPMI 1640 media Volume: 5mm(3) or larger biopsy Collection Instructions: Place tissue directly into 5mL RPMI 1640 media after biopsy. Do not leave tissue to air-dry or fix tissue in formalin. (Prearrange with Flow Cytometry Laboratory for transport media prior sample collection)(d) Specimen Type: Body fluid Container/Tube: Sterile tube with 0.6mL transfix media Volume: 3-6mL (Prearrange with Flow Cytometry Laboratory for transport media prior sample collection) (e) Specimen Type: "Small cell number" samples, e.g. CSF, vitreous biopsies Container/Tube: Sterile tube with 0.2mL transfix media Volume: 1-2mL (Prearrange with Flow Cytometry Laboratory for transport media prior sample collection)(f) Specimen Type: Fine needle aspirate Container/Tube: Sterile container with 5mL RPMI 1640 media Collection Instructions: Place fine needle aspirate directly into 5mL RPMI 1640 media after collection. Do not place in formalin or in a sterile container without any tissue culture medium. (Prearrange with Flow Cytometry Laboratory for transport media prior sample collection)
Fasting Requirement:
None
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Last Update:
26/09/2024
Update:
Additional Note, Sample Requirement, Turnaround Time

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