NK CELL EVALUATION, BLOOD

The NK Cell Evaluation test measures the activity and count of natural killer (NK) cells, a critical part of the immune response. It helps in diagnosing immune deficiencies and evaluating cancer immunotherapy.

Also known asNatural Killer (nk) Cell Evaluation Natural Killer (nk) Cell Evaluation

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
NK CELL EVALUATION, BLOOD includes 2 parameters

  • %cd 16,56
  • Absolute Cd16+56

Test code

5422

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Edta Whole BloodLavender Vacutainer2 ML
Heparin Whole BloodGreen Vacutainer2 ML

Specimen stability information

Edta Whole Blood, Heparin Whole Blood

Collection instructions

Blood Sample to reach lab within 48 hrs of collection

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 15:30

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Flow Cytometry

CPT and Loinc codes

NK CELL EVALUATION, BLOOD

4500