Test Code NABFC Neutrophil Antibody, Flow Cytometry [1606X]
Specimen Required
1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days
Method Name
Flow Cytometry
Collection Container / Tube
Preferred: Red Top Tube
Other Acceptable Container: None
Transport Container
Plastic, screw-capped, aliquot tube or vial
Transport / Storage Conditions
Room temperature
Special Instructions
Rejection Criterion: Serum separator tubes.
Reference Values
None detected
Day(s) Performed
Set up: Tues, Fri a.m.; Report available: 3 days
CPT Codes
86021
Clinical Reference
Neutrophil Antibody has been observed with neonatal alloimmune neutropenia, autoimmune neutropenia, transfusion reactions, and drug-induced neutropenia.