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IMMUNE CELL FUNCTION

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2525    Geisinger Epic ID:  22828

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Whole Blood


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1mL whole blood; minimum 0.5 mL.


Special notes: 

Before collecting specimen, please call Client Services (1-800-695-6491) to arrange testing with Referred Tests. Quest does not set up test daily, and arrangements must be made prior to collecting. Specimen must be received in GMC Referred Testing by 2:30 p.m. or GWV Referred Testing by 10:30 a.m. Specimen is stable for only 30 hours, and test is run only once per day. Collect Monday through Thursday only.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Specimen stable for only 30 hours. See "Special Notes."
Room Temperature: 30 hours. Refrigerated: Unacceptable. Frozen: Unacceptable.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded. Specimens received > 30 hours after collection. Hemolysis.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

< or = 225 ng/mL ATP = Low Immune Cell Response 
226-524 ng/mL ATP = Moderate Immune Cell Response 
> or = 525 ng/mL ATP = Strong Immune Cell Response


Additional information: 

Instructions: **CONTACT THE LAB BEFORE ORDERING FOR SPECIAL LOGISTICS ARRANGEMENTS.** Sample MUST be at Quest by 4 p.m. on the day of set up! Sample MUST be collected after 6 a.m. on the day it is sent to Quest.


CPT code(s):  86352
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Measurement of cellular mediated immunity.


Methodology: 
Luminescence
Synonyms: 

ICF, Quest test code 15435, Cytex


Review Date:  11/13/2024

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