REF MISC

Natural Killer Cell Function Assay

Synonyms:
NK Cell Function Assay
NKC
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
ACD tube
Specimen Type:

ACD whole blood

Preferred Volume:
12 mL
Minimum Volume:
12 mL
Collection Procedure:

MUST BE COLLECTED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY ONLY AND ARRIVE AT THE TESTING LABORATORY WITHIN 23 HOURS OF COLLECTION.

Specimen Processing:

Sample must stay cold. Send sample to Viracor on a cold pack!

Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Unacceptable Condition:

Specimen greater than 23 hours old, tubes less than half full, hemolyzed samples, samples received ambient, anticoagulant other than ACD.

CPT Codes:

88184, 88185 x2

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