Neutrophil Antibody, Flow Cytometry : 1606

Test Code
NEABQ or 1606


Alias/See Also
Granulocyte Antibody


CPT Codes
86021

Instructions
Plain red.


Transport Container
Centrifuge plain red and aliquot 1 mL serum into a standard transport tube, (Min: 0.1 mL).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Serum Separator Tube.


Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday


Report Available
3-8 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.


Reference Range
None detected


Clinical Significance
Neutrophil Antibody has been observed with neonatal alloimmune neutropenia, autoimmune neutropenia, transfusion reactions, and drug-induced neutropenia.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics



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