REF MISC
Beryllium Induced Lymphocyte Proliferation
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Green-top (sodium heparin) tubes
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
40 mL
Minimum Volume:
30 mL
Collection Procedure:
Draw only MONDAY-THURSDAY; must arrive at the testing lab within 30 hours of collection time. Collect as close to noon as possible and deliver to Reference Lab STAT! Must arrive in the Reference Lab by 1500 on the day of collection or redraw will be necessary. DO NOT collect the day before a holiday.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Room Temperature - 30 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Centrifuged specimens, specimens received after 30 hours of draw, frozen specimens.
CPT Codes:
86353
Method:
Lymphocyte stimulation in cell culture