ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0051273: Cell-Mediated Immune Function Screen

Test Mnemonic: LMPS
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 a sterile container at 20-25°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) LIVE LYMPHOCYTES REQUIRED.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.5 mL whole blood in a sterile container at 20-25°C.

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

Unacceptable Conditions: Refrigerated or frozen samples.

Stability: Ambient: 30 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
226-524 ng/mL ATP
 
ATP Level Result Interpretation
225 ng/mL or lower Low The patient's circulating immune cells are showing low response to PHA stimulation.
226-524 ng/mL Moderate The patient's circulating immune cells are showing moderate response to PHA stimulation.
525 ng/mL or greater Strong The patient's circulating immune cells are showing strong response to PHA stimulation.

Interpretive Data:
The performance characteristics of this test were determined by ARUP Laboratories, Inc.



Note:
This assay is performed using the ImmunKnow™ Immune Cell Function Assay.

CPT Code(s):
86353

 

 

 
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