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CD107a Mobilization (NK Cell Degranulation)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Synonyms

HLH; NK Cell Degranulation; CD107a NK cell

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Cincinnati Children's Diagnostic Immunology

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Thursday

Standard TAT

3 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

5-10 mL Whole Blood (Minimum volume dependent on ALC)

Container Type

Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)

Collection Instructions

Collect Monday-Wednesday 0800-1300 only, no Thursday-Sundays or holidays.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Frozen; Clotted; Hemolyzed; Centrifuged specimens; Specimen collected in an unacceptable anticoagulant

Test Volume Required

10 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

5 mL Whole Blood (Minimum volume dependent on ALC)

Processing Instructions

Complete Cincinnati Diagnostic Immunology requisition and submit with specimen room temp. Ship Monday-Wednesday 0800-1300 only, no Thursday-Sundays or holidays.

Comments

Insurance authorization is require prior to draw for outpatients. Ok to send on inpatients.