Laboratory Test Directory

NEUTROPHIL CHEMILUMINESCENCE (082-7247)

Patient with suspected Neutrophil Defect

Chemilumin

Quantitative Reactive Oxygen Specificity in neutrophils

Samples MUST be delivered to Pediatric Immunology/Allergy, 8:00 AM-Noon, Monday-Friday, Room C2.360, Research Building 006. PRIOR NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. 

 Routine: 24 hours

Patient Preparation: None

Collect: Routine Venipuncture; 5-7 mL heparinized blood; Green-topped (heparin) vacutainer

Specimen Preparation: Must consult with Dr Schmalstieg prior to ordering test (409-772-9080); need a normal control drawn and sent at same time. Deliver immediately (cells die after 2-4 hours), room temperature. Must specify antigen.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Deliver immediately, room temperature; Room C2.360, Research Building 006.

Stability:  Deliver immediately (cells die after 2-4 hours), room temperature

Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled specimen, insufficient volume, clotted sample, sample too old

Must call ahead to schedule test, (409) 772-9081/9083.

Physician analysis

Must consult with Dr Schmalstieg prior to ordering test ((409) 772-9080);
Request Form: Clinical Immunology 

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By Kimberly Palkowetz and 05/23/12

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.