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Specimen Type/Requirements
Dark Green top (Sodium heparin w/out gel) tube - Whole blood
Collect and ship in original sodium heparin (green top) tube.
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Causes for rejection:
Whole blood frozen, refrigerated, clotted or received in transfer tube. Specimen will be rejected if greater than 30 hours old. Specimen type other than heparinized whole blood collected in sodium heparin tube. Do not use lithium heparin, ACD, Gel, or EDTA tubes.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday through Saturday
Report Available
36 – 48 hours from receipt of specimen
Methodology
ImmuKnow technology
Performing Lab
Eurofins Viracor
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 9096 | Immune Cell Function |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 30 hours | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not acceptable |
CPT
86352