Test Code AGO; 2008912 CD57 Plus NK Cells, by Flow Cytometry

Important Note

Specimens must be received at ARUP and analyzed within 72 hours of collection.

Identifies and quantifies CD57+/CD3- NK cells.

Additional Codes

2008912

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Collection Container

LAV

Collection Volume

4.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Specimens must be received at ARUP and analyzed within 72 hours of collection.

Transport

Ambient

Rejection Criteria

Specimens older than 72 hours. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Test Alias

CD57+CD3-; NK Cells

CPT Coding

86356 x 2

EPIC Code

LAB3188 - Unlisted

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV; G-NoGel; or PINK (K2EDTA)

Testing Volume