Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
Synonyms
NK Cells
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB4278
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Included Tests
Absolute Lymphocytes and Natural Killer Cells (CD3-CD16+CD56+).
CPT Codes
86357
Revised
11-26-19
Initials
SL