Natural Killer Cells Enumeration
CPT Code(s): | 86357 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or green (sodium or lithium heparin). Hemogard tubes are preferred for laboratory automation and safety. Specimen Preparation:Transport 4 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. Stability:EDTA: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable Heparin: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable New York State Clients: EDTA: Ambient: 30 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable Heparin: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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