Test Code NEOPL Neoplastic Markers, Whole Blood
Specimen Volume
2.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Green No gel(GNG)
Alternate Specimen
Lavender(LAV-3mL)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Sodium Heparin only. Must arrive in lab within 24 hours of collection. Lavender-top tube acceptable if received within 30 hours of collection. Collect 1 green and 1 lavender tube
Transport
Routine courier pick-up Monday to Thursday; Stat pick-up on Friday.
Cutoff Time
Monday to Thursday, Friday until 12 pm.
Specimens drawn on Friday must arrive in the RGH Flow lab before 1:30 pm for processing.
Department
Hematology
Methodology
Flow cytometry
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A
Routine Turn-around Time
2 Days
Reference Ranges
See Report