Collection Requirements

Flow Cytometry testing is performed on routine blood specimens collected and received Monday thru 12 noon Friday. Call UHS Flow Cytometry (607)763-5509 with any questions. All fluids and tissues need equal volumes of RPMI added to specimen. Acceptable containers: Blood specimens to be drawn in 2 lavender EDTA tubes or 1 dark green Na heparin tube. Bone marrow aspirate specimens may be collected in either 1 lavender EDTA or 1 dark green Na heparin tube. Tissue specimens to be collected in a sterile container. BAL specimens must also include a lavender EDTA whole blood tube.