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Mitogens (Lymphocyte Stimulation)

Tube Type = Green Top

Tube Type x 2

Test ID LAB5717
EPIC ORDER MITOGENS
CPT Code(s) 86353, 86353 (if appropriate)
Group/Individual Test Group
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 10 mL blood/Green Na Heparin tube; See Comments
Micro: 3 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time 10-14 days
Reference Range N/A
Comments
  • Collection recommendations based on age.  Patients with low Absolute Lymphocyte Counts may require a larger volume be collected.
<3 months: 1mL
3 months-24 months: 3mL
25 months-18 years: 5mL
>18 years: 10mL
  • Samples must be kept at room temperature.
  • Samples must be collected Monday-Thursday between 10am-2pm and received in laboratory by 3:00 pm.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 11, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514