Lymphocyte Culture - Candida Stimulation
- LIS Mnemonic: AGCAN
Collect
Green (Sodium heparin)
Volume Required
10.0 ml
Minimum Required
10.0 ml
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
Must deliver to Lab w/in 24hrs or by 11am on Fri./before holiday
Processing
Do NOT freeze or centrifuge. Store and deliver specimen at Room Temperature.
Unacceptable conditions
Unscheduled specimens and specimens >24hrs old will be cancelled.
Days Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
1-2 weeks
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
86353
Methodology
Lymphocyte culture
Remarks
Test must be scheduled with the Clinical Immunology Lab at least 24 hours in advance. Do not draw after 11am on Fridays or day before a holiday. Please call the lab at x42131.