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LEUKOCYTE ADHESION DEFICIENCY(LAD)EVAL(CD15S,CD18) |
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Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2604
Geisinger Epic ID: 44109
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SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Whole blood | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
4 mL whole blood | |
Special notes: |
Due to the extremely short stability this specimen must be received in Referred Tests by 2pm on the day of collection. Patients should only be collected at GMC, GWV, and GCMC. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Specimen should be shipped the same day as collection. | |
Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 72 hours. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Icterus • Clotted specimens • Received refrigerated or frozen | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
88184, 88185 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Methodology: |
Flow Cytometry |
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Synonyms: |
Quest test code 19815 LAD
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Clinical significance: |
LAD is an autosomal recessive immunodeficiency disorder associated with recurrent bacterial and fungal infections. Two forms of LAD have been described. LAD-1 is associated with defective expression of CD18 by neutrophils, whereas LAD-2 is associated with defective expression of CD15s (sialyl-Lewis X). | |