The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

Stem Cell Quantitation
Order Code: SCD34
Epic Lab Code: LAB1673
Order Form: A-1a Immunopathology or Epic Req 		  Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688 
Specimen:
 
Peripheral Blood
Collection Medium:
Yellow top tube (ACD solution A) 


Alternate
Collection Media:


Lavender top tube (EDTA)


Minimum:


10 mL yellow top (ACD solution A) tube is required.


Delivery Instructions:


Keep at room temperature.  Do not refrigerate.
Deliver to Immunopathology Laboratory immediately after collection.


Testing Schedule:


0800-1630 Monday through Friday.  For additional services, 
contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.


Analytic Time:


24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)


Reference Range:


The laboratory will provide a quantitative report.


Comments:


Specimens are accepted Monday 0800 through Friday 1500. The clinical 
pathology resident should be contacted at pager #3404 for other 
arrangements.


Methodology:


Flow Cytometry


CPT Code:


Technical: 88184, 88185; Professional: 88187


 


See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery




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Updated: 04/07/2009

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