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NK Function

Test Code
900459


CPT Codes
86849<br /> Restricted Client Code

Preferred Specimen
10 mL whole blood collected in sodium heparin (green-top) tube


Minimum Volume
5 mL


Instructions
Due to limited stability, specimens must be sent directly to Cincinnati Children's Hospital by express shipping. Send Monday through Thursday only. Georgetown must contact Chantilly referral testing Client Services Department before shipping.


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: Unacceptable



Methodology
Chromium Release

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 7 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.