Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) immunophenotyping

Description
Fine needle aspirate flow cytometry panel for the detection of lymphoproliferative disorders
Clinical details
Lymphoma, lymph node aspirate analysis
Related condition
Reference range

n/a

Units
Percentage of CD markers
Synonyms
FNAP. Fine needle aspirate analysis, immunophenotyping, flow cytometry of FNA, lymph node, lymphoma
Testing site
Synnovis : Blood Sciences : Guy's Hospital
Laboratory
Flow Cytometry/ Immunophenotyping
Sample type and volume required
Fine needle aspirate (FNA) and other fluids (ex: CSF, pleural, etc.)
Special sample instructions

Add 5ml of foetal bovine serum after collection and complete FNA sample transfer form (link to form in further info tab).  Samples received without this form may not be possible to analyse.

Storage and transport
After addition of foetal bovine serum transport to laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be stored refrigerated but can be transported at ambient temperature.
Turnaround time
10 days Please contact laboratory to discuss urgent requests.
Contacts

Flow Cytometry/Immunophenotyping Laboratory at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Clinical Advisory Service
Guy’s Hospital
Phone: 020 7188 2709 Monday – Friday 9:00 – 17:00
4th Floor – Southwark Wing
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT

St Thomas’ Hospital
Phone: 020 7188 3421 Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
5th Floor – North Wing
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH

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