Alpha Beta Double-Negative T Cells for Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (MAYO)

Test Code

1230400034

Alias/See Also

LAB7032: ALPS Screen | MAYO EAP: ALPS | AUTOIMMUNE LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE SYNDROME

CPT Codes
86359x1, 86356x2

Preferred Specimen

MAYO LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 3

Instructions

Draw blood in a 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube, Mix gently by inverting 3-4 times.

Transport Temperature

1. Draw blood in a light blue-top (citrate) tube(s). Spin down, remove plasma, spin plasma again, and place 1 mL (Min. 0.5mL) of platelet-poor plasma in plastic vial. (Glass vial is not acceptable.) Note: Double centrifuged specimens are CRITICAL for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results. 2. Freeze specimen immediately at < or + -40 degrees C if possible. 3. Send specimen frozen. Notes: a) Each coagulation assay requested should have its own vial. b) Heparin treatment may lower plasma antithrombin. Specimen transport: Frozen (NO refrigerated or NO ambient).

Report Available

MAYO LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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