Zap-70 (cD-38) (cLL) » Pathology Laboratories » College of Medicine

CPT Code(s):

88184
88185
88186
88187
88188
88189

Specimen Requirements:

Peripheral blood only

The Zap-70 assay for chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma requires fresh peripheral blood specimens (less than 24 hours old after collection) for optimal results.

Collect 5 mL in an EDTA (purple-top) tube received within 24 hours of collection; performed on peripheral blood only.

For more information, contact the UF Health Pathology Laboratories Client Services Department at 888.375.LABS (5227).

Storage/Transport Temperature: Ship at 20° – 25° C. Submit specimens according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Unacceptable Conditions:

Bone marrow
Frozen specimens
Specimens greater than 24 hours old

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):

Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours

Use:

Zap-70 and CD38 expression are prognostic markers in CLL.

Methodology:

Flow cytometry

Reported:

5 days