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Epic EAP: LAB2637
Epic Description: IMMUKNOW CYLEX
Synonym
Cylex Immune Cell Function Assay
Collection Limitations
Specimens may be collected at Main Campus lab, Northshore lab, Baton Rouge Main lab and satellite labs with contracted stops only. DO NOT collect at OMC-Hancock.
Collect between 5am and 1pm Monday through Friday. Do not collect on Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, or the day before a Holiday.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Dark Green, Sodium Heparin – No Gel |
6.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
30 hours at room temperature
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Specimens may be collected at Main Campus lab, Northshore lab, Baton Rouge Main lab and satellite labs with contracted stops only. Call for Courier pick-up: 1-800-719.0001, Radiant Global.
Do not centrifuge. Store in a Viracor LIVE CELL specimen bioharard bag and transport at room temperature only. Home Health Agencies: Deliver specimen to CSR ASAP.
Aliquot Requirements
Whole Blood
Optimum 6.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics, Referral code: 9000
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
Within 36-48 hours of receipt at reference lab
CSR Storage Requirements
Do not centrifuge. Store at room temperature.
CPT Code Information
86352