Result Test Name
NATURAL KILLER CD16 AND CD56
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
1555066
Laboratory Test Name
NATURAL KILLER CELL COUNT (Quest)
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
8112-5
Collection Container
Purple Top - EDTA
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s) 5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube Minimum Volume 0.5 mL - volumes below 1 mL should be submitted in a pediatric EDTA tube. Collection Instructions Specimens are stable for 48 to 72 hours at room temperature. If a CBC is also required a separate EDTA (lavender-top) tube must be submitted.
Container Temp
Room Temperature (1)
Container Volume
1.000
Test Info
-
Shipping Instructions
Transport Container 5 mL (or 3 mL pediatric) EDTA (lavender-top) tube Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: Unacceptable