Update Type: Replacement Test
Test Updated: 08/11/2021
Test Overview
Test Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Test Limitations

This flow cytometry assay is intended to be used as a screening test. Screening tests are not 100% sensitive nor specific, and a normal result should not preclude molecular sequencing if a patient's clinical presentation suggests that the probability of a diagnosis is high.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

2 days

Soft Order Code
CSAXI
Synonyms
  • XLP1 Protein Expression
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Cincinnati Children's Hospital 02429720
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection

Specimens are accepted Monday through Thursday between 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm only and must be received by the performing laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Collect sufficient specimen in green top tube. Send intact whole blood at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze. If collecting offsite, please call a STAT courier to transport the specimen.

Collection Instructions

Specimens are accepted Monday through Thursday between 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm only and must be received by the performing laboratory within 24 hours of collection. Collect sufficient specimen in green top tube. Call a STAT courier and send intact whole blood at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze.

Special Handling

Specimen must be received Monday - Thursday between 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm. If collecting offsite, please call a STAT courier to transport the specimen.

Normal Volume
3 mL heparinized whole blood
Minimum Volume
1 mL heparinized whole blood
Storage Temperature
Room temperature. DO NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE.
Additional Information

Test includes SAP and XIAP expression in CD8+, NK, and NKT cells. Test sent to Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

Billing
CPT Code
88184, 88185 x6
Fee Code
AA956, AA957 x6