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Test Code DOCK8 Dedicator of Cytokinesis 8 (DOCK8) Deficiency, Blood

Important Note

CMH Cerner Order: Ref Misc
CMH COLLECTION: This test has restrictions on date and time of collection

  • Can only collect Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Do not collect on a holiday or the day before a holiday.
  • Adele Hall Lab must receive by 2:30 p.m.


Ordering Guidance


This flow cytometry test is complementary to genetic testing.



Shipping Instructions


Testing is not performed on Saturday, Sunday, or observed holidays. Only collect and ship specimen for arrival on days when testing is performed.

 

Specimens received on days when testing is not performed or after 5 p.m. Central on Friday will be canceled if specimen is outside of stability when testing is next performed.

 

Collect and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible. It is recommended that specimens arrive within 24 hours of collection.



Necessary Information


Ordering healthcare professional name and phone number are required.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Children's Mercy Hospital Note:

CMH COLLECTION: 1.5mL blood in an EDTA lavender vacutainer

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Whole Blood EDTA Ambient 48 hours PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of dedicator of cytokinesis 8 (DOCK8) deficiency

 

This test is not useful for assessing DOCK8 carrier status.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus OK

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Reporting Name

DOCK8 Deficiency, B

Reference Values

The appropriate reference values will be provided on the report.

Method Name

Flow Cytometry

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86356 x 4