Intracellular Cytokines
| Sunquest Code: | ICCYTK | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6134 | Epic Name: | Intracellular Cytokines |
| Methodology: | Flow cytometry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Thur before 1500; results are reported within 2 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required. The consent should not be sent to the laboratory. See Associated Links. Samples must be received at testing site within 24 hours of collection. A completed requisition form must be sent with each sample. Please call 513-636-4685 with courier and sample tracking number. | ||
| Associated Links: | Genetic Testing Consent Form, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Requisition Form |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Green (sodium heparin, no gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Specimens must be collected after 10:00 am and received in East Bank Core Lab by 1400 Monday through Thursday only. Do not collect the day before a holiday. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimens greater than 24 hours old. Refrigerated or frozen specimens. Clotted, hemolyzed or centrifuged specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship sample same day at room temperature. Must arrive at testing site within 24 hours of collection and before 11:00 am on Fridays.. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2903800 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
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