NITROBLUE TETRAZOLIUM REDUCTION/POST STIMULATION (082-7242)

Synonyms: NBT

Test 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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