IL-12 R beta 1
Test Code
IL12R
Description
Collect
Draw one green top tube (Sodium or Lithium Heparin) top tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 6 mL blood
Unacceptable Conditions
Frozen, clotted, hemolyzed or centrifuged specimens. Anticoagulants other than heparin. Specimens >24 hrs old.
Storage Transport Temp
Maintain and transport specimens at room temperature (18-22°C).
Ship specimens Priority Overnight via Fed Ex in container sufficiently insulated to avoid temperature extremes (<10°C and >37°C).
Stability
24 hours at room temperature (18-22°C)
Notes
Test must be scheduled with the laboratory at least 3 days in advance of draw. Please call ADx Client Services at 800.550.6227 to schedule testing.
Performed
Mon, Tue and Fri only.
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Turnaround Time
7-9 days
Department
Immunology Lab - Phenotyping Assays
Synonyms
Flow Cytometry (IL-12 R beta 1)
Related Tests
Reference Interval
Present; IL-12R is expressed on activated T cells of normal individuals.
Interpretation
Mutations of the IL-12receptor can lead to increased susceptibility to infections with intracellular organisms such as mycobacteria and salmonella. Analysis of the IL-12 receptor expression on peripheral blood T cells assists in the immunological evaluation of patients with chronic or disseminated mycobacterial or salmonella infections.
CPT Code
86353, 88184, 88185 X 2