ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Transplantation (ImmuKnow®) Immune Cell Function Assay : 0051272
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Time Sensitive
  


Mnemonic: TICFA

Methodology: Cell Culture/Chemiluminescence
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 3 mL green (sodium heparin).

Transport:  3 mL whole blood in sterile container at 20-25°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) LIVE LYMPHOCYTES REQUIRED.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.5 mL whole blood at 20-25°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Remarks:  CRITICAL AMBIENT. Do not refrigerate or freeze.  Specimen must be collected within 30 hours of test performance.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Refrigerated or frozen samples or samples in transport longer than 30 hours.

Stability:  Ambient: 30 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
226-524 ng/mL ATP
Interpretive Data:
 
ATP Level Result Interpretation Risk of Infection Risk of Rejection
225 ng/mL or lower Low The patient's circulating immune cells are showing low response to PHA stimulation. Increased Decreased
226-524 ng/mL Moderate The patient's circulating immune cells are showing moderate response to PHA stimulation. Normal Decreased
525 ng/mL or greater Strong The patient's circulating immune cells are showing strong response to PHA stimulation. Normal Increased

CPT Code(s): 86353
 
 

 

 

 
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