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NITROBLUE TETRAZOLIUM REDUCTION/POST STIMULATION (082-7242) Synonyms: NBTTest Order Mnemonic: NBT CPT 4 Code: 86384 Lab: Pediatric Immunology Request Form: Clinical Immunology Collection: Routine venipuncture Storage Instructions: Deliver immediately; room temperature. Causes for Rejection: Unlabeled specimen, insufficient volume, clotted sample, sample too old Availability: Samples MUST be delivered to Pediatric Immunology/Allergy, 8:00 AM-Noon, Monday-Friday, Room C2.360, Children's Hospital. PRIOR NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. Turnaround Time: Routine: 24 hours Special Instructions: Must call ahead (409-772-2658) to schedule test; need a normal control drawn and sent at same time. Deliver immediately (cells die after 2-4 hours). Specimen: Blood Volume: 7 mL blood Minimum Volume: 5 mL blood Container: Green-topped (heparin) vacutainer Reference Ranges: Physician's analysis How to Order: Must call ahead to schedule test, 409-772-2658. Methodology: Qualitation measure of neutrophil oxidative burst Reviewed Oct. 2007 K. Palkowetz |
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