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Neutrophil Function (Oxidative Burst)

Tube Type

Test ID LAB5919
EPIC Order NEUTROPHIL FUNCTION
CPT Code(s) 86356
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory
Tube Station 82
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood/lavender EDTA tube-preferred/Dark Green Sodium Heparin tube also acceptable. See Comments
Availability Routine: Monday - Saturday only
  STAT: N/A
Turnaround Time 72 hours
Reference Range Normal: Normal, not consistent with CGD
Comments
  • Sample must be kept at room temperature
  • Submit by 12:00 noon for same day testing (recommended)

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 24, 2025

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