Sezary Cells




Test Mnemonic

BUFSEZ

CPT Codes

  • 85009 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

13048-4

Aliases

  • Buffy Coat, Sezary Cells

Performing Laboratory

Cleveland Clinic Laboratories


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
4 mLWhole bloodEDTA (Lavender) Refrigerated 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
3 mL     

Days Performed

Mon - Fri

Turnaround Time

1 - 3 days

Methodology

Name Description
Microscopy 

Reference Range

Special Info

This is not a buffy coat for CMV. Deliver within 12 hours.

Clinical Info

Assist in the diagnosis of sezary cell syndrome.