REF MISC
CMV T Cell Immunity
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Sodium Heparin (no gel)
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood
Preferred Volume:
10 mL (Each tube must be at least 3/4 full to maintain proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant)
Collection Procedure:
Blood must be drawn Monday through Friday.
Specimen Processing:
DO NOT SHIP on days when a holiday follows the shipping or set up day.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Room Temperature - 32 hours
Unacceptable Condition:
Whole blood received after stability (32 hours after collection), whole blood cold or frozen, tubes received less than 3/4 full, specimen received in lithium heparin, ACD tubes or EDTA anticoagulants.
CPT Codes:
86352 x 4
Method:
Flow Cytometry
Reference Ranges:
Reflex Test :