Neutrophil Oxidative Burst Test

Test Code: 403002P

Cell Function Testing requires special attention to specimen collection and shipping in order to ensure the integrity of the sample. Please watch Viracor’s video for complete specimen collection and shipping instructions.

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Clinical and Procedure

Clinical Utility

The measure of oxidation is a useful assay in the diagnosis of chronic granulomatous disease and is also a useful means to determine the overall metabolic integrity of phagocytizing neutrophils.

Procedure

Formation of the reactive oxidants during the oxidative burst is monitored by the addition and enzymatic oxidation of a fluorogenic substrate, DHR 123. The level of reactive oxygen radicals is determined by flow cytometry. This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Turnaround Time

2-3 business days from receipt of specimen

Specimen Information

Specimen Type	Test Code	CPT Code	NY Approved	Volume	Assay Range	Special Instructions
whole blood	403002P	82657	Yes	5 mL	>73	5 mL, whole blood collected and shipped in original sodium heparin (green top) tube. Ship at ambient temperature, priority overnight Monday through Friday. Specimen must be shipped on same day as collection to meet 36 hour requirement. In addition, it is recommended that a control specimen be included from a healthy individual as a shipping control. For New York Samples Only 5 mL, whole blood collected and shipped in original sodium heparin (green top) tube. Samples from the state of New York must be received within 24 hours from time of collection. Blood must be drawn Monday – Friday after 11:00 AM CST/12:00 PM (noon) EST. Ship priority overnight on the same day as collection to meet the 24 hour requirement. In addition, it is recommended that a control specimen be included from a healthy individual as a shipping control

Causes for Rejection

Specimens greater than 36 hours old, whole blood frozen, received in transfer tube, or hemolyzed samples. Specimen type other than heparinized whole blood in sodium herparin tube.

Disclaimer

Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above.

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