T cell V-Beta by Flow Cytometry
Test Mnemonic
TVBETA
CPT Codes
- 88185 - QTY (26)
- 88189 - QTY (1)
- 88184 - QTY (1)
Includes
- %Vb1
- %Vb2
- %Vb3
- %Vb4
- %Vb5.1
- %Vb5.2
- %Vb5.3
- %Vb7.1
- %Vb7.2
- %Vb8
- %Vb9
- %Vb11
- %Vb12
- %Vb13.1
- %Vb13.2
- %Vb13.6
- %Vb14
- %Vb16
- %Vb17
- %Vb18
- %Vb20
- %Vb21.3
- %Vb22
- %Vb23
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Lavender) | Ambient | Ambient | Specimen must be less than 24 hours old and stored at room temperature. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Specimen must be less than 24 hours old and stored at room temperature. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Specimen must be less than 48 hours old. Specimens greater than 48 hours old will be rejected. |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
Days Performed
Mon - Sat
Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Special Info
This test is used for peripheral blood to determine T cell monoclonality in T cell lymphoproliferative disorders.
Clinical Info
The pathologist may add on a low-grade leukemia flow panel, or other flow markers, when they feel it is necessary for a particular case interpretation.