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Test Code XHIM X-Linked Hyper IgM Syndrome, 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. to 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. 


Shipping Instructions


Testing performed Monday through Friday. Specimens not received by 4 p.m. Central time on Fridays may be canceled.

 

Specimens arriving on the weekend and observed holidays may be canceled.

 

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



Necessary Information


The ordering healthcare professional's name and phone number are required.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

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

Additional Information: For serial monitoring, it is recommended that specimen collection be performed at the same time of day.


Children's Mercy Hospital Note:

CMH COLLECTION: 2mL blood in Sodium heparin green vacutainer

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
WB Sodium Heparin Ambient 72 hours GREEN TOP/HEP

Useful For

Screening for X-linked hyper-IgM (XL-HIGM) or CD40L deficiency, primarily in male patients younger than 10 years

 

Ascertaining XL-HIGM carrier status in women of child-bearing age (younger than 45 years)

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 to 4 days

Reporting Name

X-Linked Hyper IgM Syndrome, B

Reference Values

Present

Method Name

Flow Cytometry

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

88184-Flow cytometry, cell surface, cytoplasmic

88185 x 6-Each additional marker