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Test Code LAB3211 Immune Cell Function

Important Note

Draw Monday - Friday only, 0900 AM to 1400 PM. Must be shipped same day, DO NOT DRAW ON HOLIDAYS OR ON WEEKENDS. Capillary collections unacceptable. Lithium heparin is unacceptable.

Additional Codes

IMMFCN

Clinical System Name

Immune Cell Function

Synonyms

Cylex

ImmunKnow

PHA Stimulated ATP

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Whole Blood

Container(s): Dark Green/Sodium Heparin

Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

 

Note: Draw Monday - Friday only, 0900 AM to 1400 PM. Must be shipped same day, DO NOT DRAW ON HOLIDAYS OR ON WEEKENDS. Capillary collections unacceptable. Lithium heparin is unacceptable.

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Frozen whole blood, refrigerated, clotted or received in aliquot tube, greater than 30 hours old, or collected specimen other than Dark Green/Sodium Heparin.

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: RT

Storage Location: Do not spin. Place whole blood in the room temperature Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site Collection: Can only be collected at Seattle Children's Main Campus.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole Blood Room temp 30 h
  Refrigerated N
  Frozen N

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N   36 - 48 h

 

Performing Laboratory

Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics

1001 NW Technology Drive

Lee's Summit, MO 64086

 

Phone Number: (800) 305-5198

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

86352

Methodology

Method:

Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Whole Blood

Limitations:

Reference Range

  ng/mL ATP
Low Immune Cell Response ≤ 225
Moderate Immune Cell Response 226 - 524
High Immune Cell Response ≥ 525

 

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: ImmuKnow®
Reference Test Number: 9000
Instructions: Must reach Viracor IBT within 30 hours of collection. Viracor IBT accepts Saturday delivery. Ship in a Viracor IBT box via FedEx Priority Overnight.