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Test Code IMMU / 176120-LC IMMUKNOW

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Software Test Code
SoftID                                                  IMMU                                                                   
EPIC LAB20423
LabCorp 176120

Performing Laboratory

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Useful For

ImmuKnow measures the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) response of stimulated peripheral blood lymphocytes.

Method Name

PHA stimulation ATP luciferase assay

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Varies

Report Available

2-4 Days

Specimen Type

Whole Blood – Sodium Heparin only

Preferred Container

Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin)

Preferred Volume

Whole Blood: 8 mL (Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin))

Minimum Volume

Whole Blood: 2 mL (Green Top Tube (Sodium Heparin))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Do not use lithium heparin, ACD, or EDTA tubes. Assay must be set up within 30 hours of specimen collection. Specimens received after 30 hours are not acceptable for testing. Maintain specimen at room temperature (ie, 18°C to 28°C) only. Specimen stable 30 hours; >30 hours specimen not viable. Do not refrigerate or freeze specimen.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Room Temp: 30 Hours

Note: This test can only be collected between 12 and 2 pm to arrive in Scarborough by 4pm, ensuring same day transport to the performing lab

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
86352 Cellular Function Assay Involving Stimulation (eg: Mitogen or Antigen) and Detection of Biomarker (ATP)  

Keywords

Cellular Function Assay (involving stimulation and detection of a biomarker)

Cylex Immune Assay

Immuno Test

Immunosuppression Level Assay

Clinical Significance

This test is a transplant physician’s means of obtaining and monitoring information about immune status.

Rejection Information

Specimen chilled, refrigerated, or frozen; >30 hours since collection; clotted or hemolyzed specimen; lithium heparin used

LOINC Code Information

53939-5