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Alternate Names
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Chronic granulomatous disease, CGD, oxidative burst, neutrophil ROS, phagocytosis, reactive oxygen species, ROS, NBT, DHR123, DHE, Dihydrohordamine, DHR test for neutrophil superoxide production |
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Test Code
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NF |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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Please discuss the clinical indications with the Immunopathologist on 03 9496 5119 (or via Baret Role Based Communicator, if internal) before requesting.
Testing is indicated in patients with a history of recurrent and severe pyogenic or fungal infections and is used to screen patients suspected of having chronic granulomatous disease. Requests for neutrophil function testing as part of a broad initial screen for immunodeficiency should be avoided
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Collection Instructions
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Please collect 1 x DEDICATED Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube.
This test is time critical. Once the request is approved, specimen must ONLY be collected on MONDAYS or WEDNESDAYS (afternoon collection is preferred, to maximise neutrophil survival and function). |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible |
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Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
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Testing Frequency
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As Required |
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Min Test Volume
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4mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
