UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Hematocrit, Stem Cell, Peripheral Blood
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| Test Code(s): |
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SCHCT / HCSCHCT
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| CPT Code(s): |
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85014
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| Methodology: |
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Flow Cytometry and Impedance
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: 1 hour.
Routine: 4 hours.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Stem cell, peripheral blood
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Place specimen in at tube with no anticoagulant. DO NOT place specimen in a red-top tube as it contains clot activators.
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Preferred: See collection instructions.
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 1 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Stem cell, peripheral blood
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1 mL
Pediatrics: 1 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) immediately.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Clotted specimens or specimens collected in a red-top tubes (which contain clot activators) are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 4 hours
Refrigerated: Not acceptable
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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Stem cell, Stem cells, PBSC, Peripheral blood stem cells
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