LYMPHOCYTE MITOGEN SCREEN
| Synonyms: | Concanavalin A; Phytohemagglutinin; Pokeweed; Lymphocyte Mitogen Proliferation; PHA; Con A |
| Computer Code: | (FOLMS) |
| Specimen Collection: | 7 mL blood (sodium heparin green top tube). Draw Mon-Thur only, no later than 3 p.m. Deliver immediately to Special Chemistry. Genetic consent required (See Test Requisitions and Consents #6) |
| Minimum Volume: | 7 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain whole blood at room temperature. Must reach referral lab within 48 hours of collection. Draw Mon-Thur only before 3 p.m. Must be collected and hand carried to the Special Chemistry Laboratory by 3 p.m. Min. 7.0 mL (adults), 3mL (peds) whole blood. Transport specimen at room temperature. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 14 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 86353x3 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |