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Lab Test Dictionary

X-Linked Hyper IgM Syndrome, Blood (XHIM)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry


Synonyms

CD154; CD40 Activation; CD40 Ligand; Memory Cells; T cell Activation; IgM (Immunoglobulin)

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Lab


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

3-4 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1.2-4 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)

Collection Instructions

Collect Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Lithium heparin

Test Volume Required

4 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

1.2 mL Whole Blood


Comments

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


CPT Codes

88184, 88185 (x6)