Department of Haematology

Notes

  • This test is used to aid the diagnosis of acute leukaemia and high grade lymphomas.
  • Tests are performed by the North Bristol NHS Trust.

Sample Requirements

4ml EDTA sample.

EDTA with cap


Read more information on performing flow cytometry on non-blood specimens

Turnaround Time

For turnaround times, dependent on sample type, please follow these links; Whole Blood or Bone Marrow.

Please note; The published turnaround time is taken from receipt of the sample in the Bristol laboratory. As this is a send away test, please take in to consideration sample transportation time and that Bristol do not provide routine services on weekends or bank holidays

Result Interpretation

Interpretative comments are provided on the report by the North Bristol Trust, Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS).