Sample type: Whole Blood

Test name: Lymphocyte Function Tests a.k.a. Lymphocyte Proliferation

Special precautions & notes: Please contact the laboratory in advance to organise Lymphocyte Function Tests.
Samples must be received by midday on day of venepuncture.
Note: control sample must also be supplied
Contact laboratory to discuss requirements for Paediatric samples.

Reference range: Holistic interpretation in light of clinical picture

Container: Li heparin (green top)

Ideal volume (mL): 7 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Immunology

Section: Immunophenotyping

Turnaround time: 7 working days

Method:

Cell culture and flow cytometry

Further information: No EQA scheme – quality assurance by comparison with clinical picture.