Sezary Cell Staging
Test Mnemonic
SEZSTG
CPT Codes
- 85060 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
34919-1
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four | Slide (s), unfixed (blood) | Clean container |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 36 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
1 day
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Stain |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Identify percentage of circulating Sezary cells in patients previously diagnosed as having Sezary syndrome