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HelpTest ID DCME Dendritic Cell and Monocyte Enumeration, Blood
Shipping Instructions
Send specimen Monday through Thursday only. Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of collection and by 10 a.m. on Friday. Collect and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible. Ship specimen overnight.
Samples arriving on the weekend and observed holidays may be canceled.
Necessary Information
Ordering healthcare professional name and phone number are required.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Green top (sodium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not open tube. Do not aliquot.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of patients suspected of defects in innate immunity, particularly those involving monocyte and dendritic cell development
This test has not been validated for the diagnosis of hematologic malignancies.
Highlights
This test enumerates plasmacytoid dendritic cells, myeloid dendritic cells, and classical monocytes.
It can be used as part of the diagnostic assessment of patients suspected of defects in innate immunity, particularly those in monocyte and dendritic cell development, which can manifest in isolation or as part of a broader clinical phenotype.
Method Name
Flow Cytometry
Reporting Name
DC and Monocyte Enumeration, BSpecimen Type
WB Sodium HeparinSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB Sodium Heparin | Ambient | 36 hours | GREEN TOP/HEP |
Reference Values
The appropriate reference values will be provided on the report.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86356 x 3
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| DCME | DC and Monocyte Enumeration, B | 104547-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 610368 | Monocytes (CD14+) | 104548-3 |
| 610369 | pDC (CD123+) | 104549-1 |
| 610370 | mDC (CD11c+) | 104550-9 |
| 610371 | DCME Comment | 48767-8 |
NY State Approved
YesReport Available
2 to 4 daysDay(s) Performed
Monday through Friday