Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) immunophenotyping

Description: 
Fine needle aspirate flow cytometry panel for the detection of lymphoproliferative disorders
Clinical details: 
Lymphoma, lymph node aspirate analysis
Reference range: 

n/a

Synonyms or keywords: 
FNAP. Fine needle aspirate analysis, immunophenotyping, flow cytometry of FNA, lymph node, lymphoma
Units: 
Percentage of CD markers
Location: 
Sample type and Volume required: 
Fine needle aspirate (FNA) and other fluids (ex: CSF, pleural, etc.)
Turnaround time: 
10 days Please contact laboratory to discuss urgent requests.
Special sample instructions: 

Add 5ml of foetal bovine serum after collection and complete FNA sample transfer form (link to form in further info tab).  Samples received without this form may not be possible to analyse.

Storage and transport: 
After addition of foetal bovine serum transport to laboratory as soon as possible. Sample must be stored refrigerated but can be transported at ambient temperature.
Contacts:
Flow Cytometry/Immunophenotyping Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas' Clinical Advisory Service
Guy's Hospital
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 17:00
4th Floor – Southwark Wing
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Telephone – 020 7188 2709

St Thomas’ Hospital
Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
5th Floor – North Wing
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Telephone – 020 7188 3421

Flow Cytometry/Immunophenotyping Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas' Clinical Advisory Service
Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Haematology:
Natalia.Curto-Garcia@gstt.nhs.uk
Jennifer.OSullivan@gstt.nhs.uk
Hugues.DeLavallade@gstt.nhs.uk
Histopathology:
Anna.Green@gstt.nhs.uk
Yurina.Miki@gstt.nhs.uk
Mark.Ong@gstt.nhs.uk
Platelet Glycoprotein:
Aine.McCormick@viapath.co.uk
Oliver.M.Galvez@gstt.nhs.uk

Flow Cytometry/Immunophenotyping Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas' Technical Advisory Service
Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Oliver.M.Galvez@gstt.nhs.uk
Yvonne.Daniel@gstt.nhs.uk

For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.

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Last updated: 29/09/2022