Test Code MonoF Monocyte Subset Evaluation
Aliases
Monocyte Subset Evaluation
Useful For
Monocyte subset repartition into Classical MO1, Intermediate MO2 and Non-Classical MO3 subpopulations.
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous draw
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Purple (EDTA)
Preferred Specimen
Whole Blood (EDTA)
Acceptable Specimens
Whole Blood (EDTA)
Reference or Target Ranges
MO1 <94%
Reportable Units
% (percentage)
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold |
N/A |
Icterus Threshold |
N/A |
Lipemia Threshold |
N/A |
Other |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labled, improper specimen type, specimen clotted |
Specimen Stability
Ambient |
72 hours |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) |
72 hours |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) |
Do not freeze |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
Monday – Friday |
Expected Turn Around Time |
24 – 48 hours |
Stat Availabilty |
No |
Performing Bench |
Flow Cytometry |
Methodology/Method Description |
BD FACSCanto II – Immunophenotyping via Flow Cytometry utilizing CD14 and CD16 |
CPT Codes
88184 x1 first marker
88185 per each additional marker (typically 7 units)