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