ImmuKnow, Whole Blood

Synonyms

• IMMUKNOW, WHOLE BLOOD
• LAB14047

Cerner Name

ImmuKnow

Clinical Info

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.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

2-3 mL (0.5 mL Minimum) whole blood from Dark green Sodium Heparin tube

Container

Dark Green Sodium Heparin

Collection Instructions

***   Must be delivered STAT to Lab *** 
Container/Tube:  Dark Green Sodium Heparin Tube
Specimen: 2 - 4 mL Whole Blood
 
Assay must be set up within 30 hours of specimen collection at the Reference Lab.
Specimens received after 30 hours are not acceptable for testing.

URGENT!! Extremely limited sample stability. Samples MUST be received at CFAM by 12:00 PM, Monday to Thursday only. DO NOT draw if the patient arrives after 12:00 PM. Reschedule patient if arrived after 2 PM. Request STAT pickup by emailing NorthwellLogistics@northwell.edu and copy CoreReferenceDept@northwell.edu for increased awareness.

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

30 Hour Room Temperature  ONLY

URGENT!! Extremely limited sample stability. Samples MUST be received at CFAM by 12:00 PM, Monday to Thursday only. DO NOT draw if the patient arrives after 12:00 PM. Reschedule patient if arrived after 2 PM. Request STAT pickup by emailing NorthwellLogistics@northwell.edu and copy CoreReferenceDept@northwell.edu for increased awareness.

Methodology

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

Days Performed

TAT: 2-4 Days

Performing Laboratories

Viracor

CPT

86352

PDM

235104

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms