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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

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Collection Container

LAV

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV; G-NoGel; or PINK (K2EDTA)
 

Collection Instructions

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

Collection Volume

4.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Rejection Criteria

Specimens older than 72 hours. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Specimen Storage and Stability

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

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday

EPIC Code

LAB3188 - Unlisted
 

Transport

Ambient

Turn Around Time

2-4 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Test Alias

CD57+CD3-; NK Cells

CPT Coding

86356 x 2

LOINC

Percent CD57+CD3-(NK Cells) 51286-3; Abs CD57+CD3-(NK Cells) 50640-2