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Test ID BLOD1574 CMV T Cell Immunity Panel

Important Note

Sanford Bemidji sends directly to Viracor Eurofins via FedEx.

Specimen Type/Requirements

Dark Green Top (Sodium Heparin w/out Gel) - Whole Blood

 

Drawn Monday through Friday - never prior to a holiday -

and arrive at Sanford Laboratories Send Out Department the same day as drawn prior to 3:00 pm.

***Must be received at Viracor Eurofins within 32 hours of collection.

 

NOTE: Tubes must be at least 3/4 full to maintain proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     10.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     5.0 mL 

Stability/Transport

     
Room Temperature     32 Hours     Preferred for Transport   
 Refrigerated     Not Acceptable     
 Frozen     Not Acceptable       
     

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

Performing Lab

Viracor Eurofins

Methodology

Flow Cytometry after Stimulation

CPT

86352 x 4

Additional Information

The CMV T Cell Immunity Panel measures the strength of T cell responses to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) specific antigens.  It evaluates and reports the activity of CD4 and CD8 T cell responses independently.  Effective T cell immunity against CMV is a factor in controlling CMV viral latency.  CMV can affect patients with weakened immune systems and is a common risk factor in patients following solid organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Report Available

2-3 days