ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Cell-Mediated Immune Function Screen : 0051273

Mnemonic: LMPS

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

Storage/Transport Temperature:  3 mL whole blood in original collection tube at 20-25°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) LIVE LYMPHOCYTES REQUIRED.

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

Unacceptable Conditions:  Refrigerated or frozen specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing):  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): 86352
Cross References: Immune Cell Function Assay
 
 

 

 

 
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