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Test Name:
Cell-Mediated Immune Function Screen


  • SBMF No:
    45367
  • Performance Lab Name:
    ARUP Laboratories
  • Test Mnemonic:
    LMPS
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    86352
  • LOINC Code:
    19146-0
  • Ref Lab Test No:
    0051273
  • Also Known As:
    ImmuKnow™ Immune Cell Function Assay
    Immune Cell Function Assay
  • Also See:
    45368 Transplantation Immune Cell Function Assay
  • Spec Type:
    Whole blood in original collection tube
  • Spec Container:
    Green top (sodium heparin) tube
  • Pref Vol:
    3.0 mL
  • Min Vol:
    0.5 mL
  • Fasting:
    No
  • Spec Collect:
    Do not collect on or immediately prior to a weekend or holiday
    Sample must be collected within 30 hours of test performance
    Routine venipuncture
  • Spec Process:
    Gently invert tube to mix
    Do not centrifuge
    Do not remove plasma from cells
    Do not transfer sample from original collection tube
    Sample cannot be refrigerated or frozen
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Room temperature
    Time-sensitive – Sample must be collected within 30 hours of test performance
    Remote clients may call Client Services to arrange direct referral to performing lab
  • Spec Stability:
    30 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
    Refrigerated (2-8°C): Unacceptable
    Frozen (-20°C): Unacceptable
  • Spec Reject:
    Refrigerated or frozen sample
    Sample in transport longer than 30 hours
  • Spec Remarks:
    CRITICAL ROOM TEMPERATURE. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
    LIVE LYMPHOCYTES REQUIRED
  • Methodology:
    Cell Culture
    Quantitative Chemiluminescence
  • Clinical Significance:
    Refer to:
    ARUP Consult | The Physician's Guide to Laboratory Test Selection and Interpretation
  • Reference Range:

    226-524 ng/mL

    Interpretive Data:
    This assay quantifies the concentration of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) produced by circulating immune cells in response to phytohemagglutinin-L (PHA-L) stimulation. This assay does not directly quantify the level of immunosuppression.

    ATP LevelResultInterpretation
    225 ng/mL or   
    lower
    LowThe patient's circulating immune cells are showing   
    low response to PHA-L stimulation.
    226-524
    ng/mL
    Moderate   The patient's circulating immune cells are showing
    moderate response to PHA-L stimulation.
    525 ng/mL or
    greater
    StrongThe patient's circulating immune cells are showing
    strong response to PHA-L stimulation.

  • Additional Test Info:
    This assay is performed using the ImmunKnow™ Immune Cell Function Assay.
  • Day Run:
    Mon-Sun
  • Time Reported:
    2-3 days
  • Test Type:
    IMMUNOLOGY