Test Code IMCFN Immune Cell Function
Specimen Required
1 mL whole blood
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 30 hours Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Due To
Hemolysis Samples received >30 hours after collection
Method Name
Luminescence
Collection Container / Tube
Preferred: Sodium Heparin (Green Top)
Other Acceptable Container: None
Transport / Storage Conditions
Room temperature
Special Instructions
“Collect and submit sample Monday through Thursday only. Aseptically collect whole blood into a specimen collection tube containing sodium heparin. Test available by prior arrangement only. Contact your local laboratory for specific directions. Special logistic arrangements must be made prior to ordering the test. Samples received exceeding 30 hours will be rejected. "
Alias/See Also
LAB3208