Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry: Leukemia Monitoring Panel-Hairy Cell Test
Short Name: Hairy Cell Leukemia Monitoring Panel
Also known as: Hairy Cell Leukemia Flow Cytometry Panel, Leukemia Monitoring Panel - Hairy Cell, Flow Cytometry Immunophenotyping for Hairy Cell Leukemia
Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry: Leukemia Monitoring Panel-Hairy Cell Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹13,000. Uses Flow Cytometry on Whole blood or Bone Marrow samples. Results in Sample collected daily by 9 am; report same day.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To identify and quantify hairy cell leukemia cells by immunophenotyping, monitor disease progression, assess treatment response, and detect minimal residual disease or relapse.
- Test Code
- 3502
- Price
- ₹13,000
- Sample Type
- Whole blood or Bone Marrow
- Result Time
- Sample collected daily by 9 am; report same day.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Flow Cytometry
Sample Collection
Clinical history is mandatory. No fasting is required. Inform the laboratory about ongoing medications or recent therapy.
Method: Venipuncture or Bone Marrow Aspiration
Laboratory Analysis
Collect whole blood in one Lavender Top EDTA tube and one Green Top Sodium Heparin tube; for bone marrow, collect in a Green Top Sodium Heparin tube and prepare aspirate smears.
Report Delivery
Ship immediately at 18–22°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Deliver to the laboratory as soon as possible.
Timeline: Sample collected daily by 9 am; report same day.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To identify and quantify hairy cell leukemia cells by immunophenotyping, monitor disease progression, assess treatment response, and detect minimal residual disease or relapse.
How to Prepare
- Clinical history is mandatory
- Collect whole blood in one Lavender Top EDTA tube and one Green Top Sodium Heparin tube
- Alternatively collect bone marrow in one Green Top Sodium Heparin tube with aspirate smear
- Ship immediately at 18–22°C
- Do not refrigerate or freeze
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"Flow cytometry immunophenotyping is essential for detecting the characteristic hairy cell leukemia phenotype, including CD11c, CD25, CD103 and CD123 co-expression. Results should always be correlated with morphology, blood counts and clinical findings."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Refrigerated or frozen sample
- Insufficient sample volume
- Missing clinical history
- Clotted whole blood sample
- Improper container or tube
Understanding Your Results
Consult your haematologist or oncologist if the report indicates an abnormal immunophenotype, or if you have symptoms such as fever, fatigue, weight loss, bleeding or recurrent infections.
Limitations
- ⚠Flow cytometry immunophenotyping should be interpreted with morphology and clinical history
- ⚠A negative result does not exclude disease if sampling is inadequate
- ⚠Marker expression can vary after treatment
- ⚠Bone marrow aspirate smear should be reviewed alongside flow cytometry
Risks & Considerations
- ●Pain or bruising at venipuncture site
- ●Bone marrow aspiration may cause local soreness
Interfering Factors
- ●Refrigerated or frozen samples may reduce cell viability and marker expression
- ●Clotted or haemolysed samples
- ●Insufficient cell count or low tumour burden
- ●Recent chemotherapy or immunotherapy may alter antigen expression
- ●Delayed transport beyond 24 hours at room temperature
Compare With Similar Tests
| Test | Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry: Leukemia Monitoring Panel-Hairy Cell Test | Bone Marrow Biopsy | Peripheral Blood Smear | CBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison | Immunophenotyping by Flow Cytometry: Leukemia Monitoring Panel-Hairy Cell Test | Provides morphology; flow cytometry adds immunophenotype | Screens for hairy cells; flow cytometry confirms phenotype | Shows cytopenias; flow cytometry identifies abnormal cells |
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