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Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL) Follow-Up Flow Panel
- Flow Cytometry
Available as global and tech-only. Please provide clinical history including the time after treatment. Prior immunophenotyping at NeoGenomics with Standard or Extended Flow Panel is strongly recommended. Clients who decline full phenotyping and order a global or push-to-global Follow-Up Panel are requested to provide details of the diagnosis by submitting at least one of the following: previous flow cytometry report, previous pathology report, and/or clinical history notes. Markers are CD11c, CD19, CD20, CD22, CD25, CD45, CD103, kappa, and lambda.
Specimen Requirements
Bone Marrow Aspirate: 1-2 mL EDTA. Sodium heparin is acceptable. Lithium heparin or ACD (pale yellow/no gel separator) is not acceptable. Please provide recent CBC report.
Peripheral Blood: 1-2 mL EDTA. Sodium heparin is acceptable. Lithium heparin or ACD (pale yellow/no gel separator) is not acceptable. Please provide recent CBC report.
Fresh Bone Marrow Core Biopsy: 1-2cm core (length) tissue in RPMI
Fresh/Unfixed Tissue: 0.2 cm3 minimum in RPMI
Fluids and FNAs: Equal parts RPMI and specimen volume
CSF: 1-2 mL recommended
NY Clients: Please provide Date and Time of Collection.
Note: Please exclude biopsy needles, blades, and other foreign objects from transport tubes. These can compromise specimen viability and yield, and create hazards for employees.
Storage and Transportation
Specimens should be received at NeoGenomics within 72 hours from collection to assure sample integrity and acceptable cell viability. Note: New York State samples must be received within 48 hours from collection per NYS requirements. Refrigerate specimen. Do not freeze. Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen.
CPT Code(s)*
88184(x1), 88185(x8). Add 88188(x1) for global.
*The CPT codes provided with our test descriptions are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. Correct CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed.
Last Updated: July 28, 2025