Laboratory:
Sendout
Referral Laboratory:
Quest Valencia 19860
MiChart Code:
Miscellaneous Quest Valencia Testing
Soft Order Code:
CD57
Synonyms:
Natural Killer Cell Marker CD57
Container:
Lavender top tube
Normal Volume:
5 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume:
3 mL EDTA whole blood
Special Handling:
Specimen should be collected Monday - Thursday only, and must be received within 72 hours of draw by Quest Valencia
Offsite Collection:
Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Send intact whole blood at room temperature. Specimens are accepted Monday through Thursday only and must be received by performing laboratory within 72 hours of collection (specimen must be received by MLabs by 4:00 pm).
Onsite Collection (Michigan Medicine Hospitals Only):
Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Send intact whole blood at room temperature. Specimens are accepted Monday through Thursday only and must be received by performing laboratory within 72 hours of collection (specimen must be received by Specimen Processing by 4:00 pm).
Days Set Up:
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time:
4 - 6 days
Reference Range:
*Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Interpretive report provided
Test Usage:
The CD57 panel may be useful in the monitoring of patients with chronic Lyme Disease.
Test Methodology:
Flow Cytometry
Additional Information:
Panel includes CD57, CD3, and CD8 count. Test sent to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute of Valencia.
CPT Code:
88184, 88185 x2
Fee Code:
AA367, AA68 x2
Collection:
CBC results need to be sent with the sample if it will not be received by Quest within 48 hrs.
Rejection Criteria:
Not received within 72 hours by reference lab
Storage Temperature:
STRICT AMBIENT
Test ID:
995