ImmuKnow®

CPT: 86352
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Synonyms

  • Cellular Function Assay (involving stimulation and detection of a biomarker)
  • Cylex Immune Assay
  • Immuno Test
  • Immunosuppression Level Assay

Special Instructions

Prior to initial submission of specimens for this test, contact HLA customer service (800-533-1037) to establish special specimen collection and transportation arrangements. These specimen collection and transportation arrangements must be observed in order to obtain acceptable results.


Expected Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days


Related Documents

For more information, please view the literature below.

ImmuKnow® Immune Cell Function Assay


Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Whole blood (sodium heparin only)


Volume

6 to 8 mL


Minimum Volume

2 to 4 mL


Container

Green-top (sodium heparin) tube only


Collection

Do not use lithium heparin, ACD, or EDTA tubes. Assay must be set up within 30 hours of specimen collection. Specimens received after 30 hours are not acceptable for testing.


Storage Instructions

Maintain specimen at room temperature (ie, 18°C to 28°C) only. Specimen stable 30 hours; >30 hours specimen not viable. Do not refrigerate or freeze specimen.


Causes for Rejection

Specimen chilled, refrigerated, or frozen; >30 hours since collection; clotted or hemolyzed specimen; lithium heparin used


Test Details


Use

This test is a transplant physician's means of obtaining and monitoring information about immune status. ImmuKnow® measures the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) response of stimulated peripheral blood lymphocytes.


Methodology

PHA stimulation ATP luciferase assay. ImmuKnow® is a trademark of Viracor-IBT Laboratories Inc, Lee's Summit, Mo.


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
176120 ImmuKnow (R) 53939-5 176101 ImmuKnow (R) ng/mL ATP 53939-5

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