Flow Cytometry Core Laboratory
List of Services
Full Leukemia/lymphoma Panel
T & B Subsetting
HLA B-27
Instrumentation
Clinical services performed using a Becton Dickinson FACScanto analytical flow cytometer (6 color/2 laser instrument)
Research services offered using two Dako MoFlo sorting flow cytometers (8 color/3 laser instruments), two Becton Dickinson FACScanto analytical flow cytometers (3 color/1 laser instruments), and Becton Dickinson LSR II (15 color/5 laser instrument).
Referring Institution Test Information 
Print and complete a Requistion Form
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Bone Marrow or Peripheral Blood
2cc in EDTA (purple) or Sodium Hep (green)
Do not use coagulation tube
Research Billing Schedule
Sorting- $75/hour
Assisted analysis- $40/hour
Unassisted analysis (must be certified by a member of the staff)- $20/hour
Note: Each investigator will have an individual account set up. A monthly bill will be mailed from TCH billing dept.
Research Scheduling
Call 832-824-4731 to schedule appointments. Appointments are available M-F 9:00am-5:00pm. Earlier or later appointments are available with the approval of the lab manager.
Personnel and Contact Information
P-Tube: 511
Main Laboratory
Phone: 832-824-4731
Fax: 832-825-0011
Laboratory Director
Kenneth McClain, M.D., Ph.D.
Office: 832-822-4208
klmcclai@txch.org
Medical Director
Andrea Sheehan, M.D.
Office (832) 824-5189
ansheeha@texaschildrens.org
Laboratory Manager
Mike Cubbage
Office: 832-824-4252
mlcubbag@txch.org
Core Laboratory Manager
Betty Reeves, B.S., MT(ASCP)
Office: 832-822-4230
bjreeves@txch.org
Flow Laboratory Technical Supervisor
Chris Threeton
Office: 832-824-4273
clthreet@txch.org
Staff: Flow Technologists
Tatiana Goltsova
Amos Gaikwad
Our Physical Location
Weekday Specimen/Package Delivery Address
Texas Children's Hospital
Flow Cytometry Laboratory
1102 Bates St., Feigin Center 11th Fl, Ste 1130
Houston, TX 77030
Weekend/Holiday Specimen Delivery Address (Patient samples only)
Special Instructions - Please also include the lab phone # (832) 824-4457 on the airbill
Texas Children's Hospital
Cytogenetic Laboratory (C/O Central Distribution)
6621 Fannin, West Tower B1 Level, Ste B115.14
Houston, TX 77030