Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Duke Immunology
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
14 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
30 mL Whole Blood (Call Duke Immunology Lab for minimum volume needed)
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Call Duke Immunology (919) 684-6939 to schedule testing prior to collection. Collect Monday-Thursday 0800-1300 only, no weekends or holidays. Same day CBC w/Manual Diff results are needed for absolute values. Complete a Duke Immunology requisition with physician's signature and submit with specimen to lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
30 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
Call Duke Immunology Lab for minimum volume needed
Processing Instructions
Call Duke Immunology (919) 684-6939 to schedule testing prior to collection. Submit completed Duke Immunology requisition with specimen room temp Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays. Include same day CBC w/Manual Diff results. Physician must sign Duke Immunology requisition.
CPT Codes
86353
Revised
08-20-19
Initials
SL