Assays Performed by Flow Cytometry

Flow Cytometry

NOTICE:

The University of Washington Hematopathology laboratory is currently receiving requests for flow cytometry testing that exceed our capacity. We anticipate that turnaround times will be delayed in a subset of MRD flow cytometry cases, and we will no longer be able to regularly provide STAT call backs for MRD flow cases. Additionally, UW Hematopathology is unable to accept flow cytometry reference testing from new clients and will be limiting service to a subset of current clients.

Flow cytometry allows rapid identification and quantification of subpopulations of cells in suspension through assessment of physical properties and antigen expression. Suitable specimens include fresh blood, bone marrow, body fluids, or tissue samples. (See specimen handling requirements.) Samples are incubated with flourescently-tagged antibodies directed against specific cell surface proteins. The antibodies used are generally tailored to specimen type, clinical history and suspected diagnosis. Our current clinical instruments are capable of simultaneously examining up to 10 different antigens, providing a very high level of sensitivity and allowing identification of abnormal populations at diagnosis as well as the identification of small abnormal populations in the post-therapy setting (minimal residual disease testing).

Hematopoietic disorders

Leukemia/Lymphoma Panel

Hematopathologic Diagnostic Pathway

  • Reflexive testing pathways provide comprehensive and cost-effective evaluation for hematopoietic disorders. Hematopathologic Diagnostic Pathway [EVALHD] (only available within UW Medicine and FHCC patients) typically includes flow cytometry and often includes morphology, cytogenetic and molecular studies. The Pathways, Evaluate for Hematopoeitic Disorder test order is an algorithm of diagnostic tests to be performed based on the clinical indications. It attempts to streamline testing, minimize unnecessary testing and maximize optimal use of limited sample materials, and was developed in conjunction with our clinicians here at UW/FHCC.

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

PNH by Flow Cytometry [PNHFLO]

Lymphocyte Enumeration (BAL or CSF)

Lymphocyte Subset Enumeration (Blood Only)

Cell sorting for chimerism

For questions regarding Flow Cytometry services: Ph: 206.606.7060 Fax: 206.606.7127.

References

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Associated Tests

Code Name Specimen
FLOW Flow Cytometry Panel Order Bone Marrow, BM, Tissue, Cerebrospinal F...
SMP Flow Cytometry (Surface Marker Profile) Bone Marrow, BM, Tissue, Cerebrospinal F...
EVALHD Hematopathologic Diagnostic Pathway Peripheral Blood (PB), Bone Marrow (BNM)...
TCSP Lymphocyte subsets, T and B cell counts Blood
TCSNK Lymphocyte subsets, T, B, NK cell counts Blood
PNHFLO PNH by Flow Cytometry Peripheral Blood
BALTCS T Cell Subsets, BAL BAL, Bronchoalveolar Lavage
TCSA T cell subsets CD3/CD4/CD8, counts Blood
TCS48 T cell subsets CD4/CD8 only, counts Blood

Last updated 2023-01-26T16:06:05.625304+00:00