Immune cell function

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

8782

Excellian order number:

LAB8782

Abbreviation:

ICF

Alternate names:

Cylex

Useful for:

Used to monitor immune function due to immunosuppression post transplant

Specimen type:

Sodium heparin (Na hep) whole blood

Collection container:

Volume:

5 mL

Collection instructions:

Collect Mon - Fri only

Specimens must arrive at Viacor within 30 hours of collection

Transport container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel

Transport and stability:

Ambient

Specimen must be transported to AHL the day of collection, and must arrive by 3:30 pm to facilitate shipping.

Performing lab:

Viracor-IBT (9000): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Sa

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

PHA stimulation of lymphocytes

CPT codes:

86352

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Date created:

05/09/2011

Revised date:

09/13/2018