REF MISC
Neutrophil Oxidative Burst
Synonyms:
Granulocyte Adhesion Neutrophil Function
Nitroblue Tetrazolium Reduction
Phagocytic Test
Phagocytic Index
Granulocyte Oxidative Burst
Dihydrorhodamine (DHR)
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Green top (sodium heparin) tube (less than 24 hours old)
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
5 mL in original green top (sodium heparin) tube
Collection Procedure:
Specimens must be drawn Monday through Friday only.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Room temperature - 36 hours
Refrigerated - 36 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens greater than 36 hours old, frozen whole blood, whole blood received in a transfer tube, hemolyzed samples or specimens not received in a sodium heparin tube will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82657
Method:
Flow Cytometry