Lab: Flow Cytometry

Flow cytometry is covered for diagnostic and monitoring indications across hematolymphoid disorders (eg, leukemias, lymphomas, CLL, plasma cell disorders, MDS, CMPD), PNH, MRD detection, HIV T‑cell enumeration, transplant monitoring, select carcinoma DNA analyses, molar pregnancy evaluation, primary immunodeficiencies, platelet disorders, and non-neoplastic red/white cell disorders when clinically indicated. Panels generally should not exceed 24 markers; any markers beyond 24 require specific, documented justification in the FCM report or claims will be denied.

"Flow cytometry (FCM) is indicated to evaluate single-cell characteristics from peripheral blood, body fluids, cerebrospinal fluid, bone marrow, lymph node, tonsil, spleen, and other solid tissues."

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