BCH Order Code LAB2651 Natural Killer Cell Markers (CD16/56)

Additional Codes

NJH Test ID
NKMK

This test is useful for assessing NK (natural killer) cell percentages and numbers and it assists in the evaluation of immunodeficiency.

National Jewish Hospital

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL (1 mL pediatric minimum)

Collection Instructions: Specimen must arrive at National Jewish within 24 hours of collection.

DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

CBC results within 3 days of draw must also be provided or a lavender top tube included with required specimen(s) to run CBC at ADx.

On Fridays, sample MUST arrive at ADx before 1:00pm.

Specimen Rejection: Frozen, clotted, hemolyzed, spun down, citrate anticoagulant (blue top)

Ambient

Flow Cytometry

By Report

Tuesday-Friday

Must arrive at NJH before 1:00PM Friday

Preferred Draw: Monday-Thursday

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