Haematology
| Full details for "CSF Immunophenotyping". | |
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Name |
CSF Immunophenotyping |
Alternative name/Profile |
CSF flow cytometry |
Department |
Haematology |
Investigation |
Flow cytometry of CSF samples taken into Transfix is a useful and sensitive tool to detect Central Nervous System (CNS) involvement by either lymphoma or leukaemia. CSF Testing panels are selected based on the clinical details supplied by the requesting physician. |
Specimen type |
2mLs of CSF sample in Transfix. CSF samples are stable for 4 days when taken into Transfix. Please note: Do not send CSF samples for immunophenotyping to the laboratory in the pneumatic chute system. |
Sample type |
CSF |
Sample container & volume |
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Frequency of analysis |
As Required |
Turnaround time |
7 working Days |
Availability |
Routine hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday only |
Notes |
CSF immunophenotyping is for diagnosis of primary CNS lymphoma or CNS involvement by Leukaemia/ lymphoma only. CSF samples for flow cytometry must be taken directly into Transfix. CSF samples are extremely labile and samples not received in Transfix will not be processed if greater than 1 hour old irrespective of Microbiology or Cytology cell counts. Notified urgent requests can be verbally reported within 24 hours. No weekend service available.
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Last updated |
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:57:44 GMT |