Lymphocyte Proliferation to Anti-CD3/Anti-CD28 and Anti-CD3/Interleukin-2 (IL-2) by Flow Cytometry
Abbrev Code: | LPA3FC | ||
Order Code: | LAB6786 | Order Name: | Lymphocyte Proliferation aCD3 |
Methodology: | Flow cytometry | ||
CPT Codes: | 86353 x2, 86353 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5-8 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Specimen must be received at the testing laboratory by 4 pm on Friday. For best result, sample should arrive within 24 hours of collection. Date and time of draw and ordering physician name and phone number are required. | ||
Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood | ||||||||
Optimal Volume: | 20 mL | ||||||||
Container: | Green (sodium heparin, no gel) | ||||||||
Collection Instructions: |
Send specimen in original container. Specimen minimum volumes are as follows:
For serial monitoring, the specimen should be drawn at the same time of day.
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Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed specimens. Lithium heparin specimens. Refrigerated or frozen samples. Samples received at testing laboratory after 4 pm on Friday. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship in original container at room temperature to arrive at testing location weekdays and no later than 4 pm on Friday. |
Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo Medical Laboratories) |
Referral Lab number: | LPA3P |
Interpretive
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