Test Code LAB9138 NK FUNCTION (CCH) NATURAL KILLER CELL FUNCTION
Additional Codes
NK
NATURAL KILLER
Specimen Requirements
COLLECTOR INFORMATION: GREEN (NA HEP)
Alternate container(s): N/A
Collection Volume: Volume dependent on Absolute Lymphocyte Count. Call laboratory to calculate appropriate collection volume.
Special instructions: Collect only Monday-Thursday 12:00-15:00. Call for approval to collect outside of these hours. Do not share!
SPECIMEN SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS
Test volume: Received whole blood volume acceptable
Processing instructions:
1. Do not spin. Do not aliquot. Do not share.
2. Notify Send Outs immediately upon arrival.
3. Must be shipped day of collection, no exceptions.