Killer Immunoglobulin-like Receptors (KIR)

Test Code
168257


CPT Codes
81479

Preferred Specimen
"Whole blood
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Minimum Volume
"3 mL
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Instructions
"Maintain specimen at room temperature.
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Transport Container
"Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
"Highly lipemic or hemolyzed specimen
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Limitations
"Results for this test are for research purposes only by the assay's manufacturer. The performance characteristics of this product have not been established. Results should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.
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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.