Specimen Storage, Lymphocytes (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Specimen Storage, Lymphocytes (Sendout)
Lab Code
RPSC
Epic Name
Specimen Storage, Lymphocytes, Solid Organ Txp (Sendout)
External Test Id
3085-01
Description

Indications: Solid Organ Transplant

    Test Information: A charge is assessed whenever lymphocytes are processed and stored but no testing is performed.

      Ordering Note: This test is for lymphocyte storage only. For serum storage, refer to Specimen Storage, Serum (Sendout) [RPSS].

      Forms & Requisitions
      Synonyms
      3085-01, Specimen Processing/Storage (Lymphocytes)
      Components
      Code Name
      RPSCC Specimen Storage, Lymphocytes, Comment

      Interpretation

      Reference Range
      See individual components

      Ordering & Collection

      Specimen Type
      Blood
      Collection

      30 mL blood in YELLOW TOP (ACD) tubes

      Forms & Requisitions
      Handling Instructions

      Outside Laboratories:

      • Store samples at ambient temperature and expedite transport to the lab. Samples must be received by Bloodworks Northwest within 72 hours of collection (allow for transit time from UW-MT to Bloodworks).
      • A completed Bloodworks Northwest Immunogenetics/HLA Requisition must accompany all orders. In the Billing section, indicate "Bill to UWMC DLMP."

      Stability: Ambient (Required): 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable.

      Quantity
      Requested: 30 mL ACD whole blood
      Minimum: 20 mL ACD whole blood

      Processing

      Receiving Instructions

      Store and transport samples at ambient temperature.

        Sendouts (UW-MT/HMC) and FHCC SPS:

        • Bloodworks NW HLA Test: 3085-01
        • Interfaced: No
        • Send sample(s) with a copy of the Bloodworks Northwest HLA Requisition or the EPIC requisition (must indicate the test or panel to be ordered at Bloodworks NW).
          • Package sample(s) with the associated requisition in a biohazard bag (one patient per bag). Orders received with multiple patient samples/requisitions in the same biohazard bag will be rejected by Bloodworks NW.
        • Send routine samples via scheduled DLMP Courier pickups or Delivery Express according to the site’s preferred transportation method.

        Stability: Ambient (Required): 72 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable.

        Misc Sendout

        Performance

        Lab Department
        Sendouts(SO)
        Frequency
        Available STAT?
        No
        Performing Location(s)
        Sendout Bloodworks Northwest Immunogenetics/HLA Laboratory
        206-689-6580

        921 Terry Ave
        6th Floor
        Seattle, WA 98104

        Laboratory staffed for questions: Monday - Friday, 07:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
        After-Hours, Holidays, Weekends: Contact the Lead Technical Coordinator at (206) 817-7730
        Fax: 206-689-6582

        Billing & Coding

        CPT Codes
        00000