Methodology
Cell Culture/Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Synonyms
TLR Function; Toll-Like Receptor Signaling
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Friday
Standard TAT
11-12 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
7-10 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday ONLY, not on weekends or holidays. Collect control specimen from a healthy individual unrelated to patient at approximately the same time as and under similar conditions to the patient. Whole blood collected in a yellow ACD solution A is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Yellow (ACD Solution B); Refrigerated or frozen specimens; Specimens in transport longer than 48 hours
Test Volume Required
10 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
7 mL Whole Blood (Infant minimum: 3 mL Whole Blood)
Processing Instructions
Collect control specimen from a healthy individual unrelated to patient at approximately the same time as and under similar conditions to the patient. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen room temp. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86353 (x6), 83520 (x3)
Revised
07-05-18
Initials
SL