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Lymph Proliferation to Nickle

Test Code
NILPT


Alias/See Also
Lymphocyte Proliferation to Nickel, Blood;Lymphocyte Transformation to Nickel, Blood;Nickel LPT (Lymphocyte Stimulation to Nickel, Blood);NICKLT


CPT Codes
86353x9

Preferred Specimen
30 mL blood. Collect blood in three 10 mL Green (Sodium Heparin) top tubes. Gently invert several times to mix and prevent clots.  


Patient Preparation

POSITIVE PATIENT IDENTIFICATION [Labeling] requires we use two (2) pieces of information [identifiers].



Minimum Volume
20 mL blood. Two 10 mL Green (Sodium Heparin) top tube.
 


Transport Container
Ship at ambient temperature Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container.


Transport Temperature
Room temp.


Specimen Stability
Specimen must be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of collection.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Centrifuged specimens, specimens received after 24 hours of draw, frozen specimens, specimens in lithium heparin, specimens in tubes with gel such as SST's and PSTs.


Performing Laboratory
Advanced Diagnostic Laboraties National Jewish Health                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     



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.