Cell Markers

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

CMK

Referral code

Request form

Request must be made on yellow Clinical Immunology request form with all details completed

Test information

Monday – Thursday onlyThis test is referred to :Clinical Immunologydepartment,University of BirminghamMedical School,Vincent Drive,Birmingham.B12 2TTTel: 0121 414 3824/4069

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Diagnostic

Tube type

Tube type info

4 x Lithium Heparin (green top)5mls EDTA (purple top)

Special requirements

Usually requested by Consultant Haematologist

Minimum volume

NA

Assay frequency

Transfer to referral laboratory at 1pm Mon – Fri

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 working days for testing, reported on day 3

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 working days for testing, reported on day 3

Referral lab

Clinical Immunology Department,University of Birmingham Medical School,Birmingham