Lymphocyte Culture - Mitogen Stimulation
- LIS Mnemonic: MITOS
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 week
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
86353
Methodology
Lymphocyte culture
Remarks
Panel includes stimulation with Pokeweed mitogen (PWM), Concanavalin A (ConA), and Phytohemagglutinin (PHA).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.