Neutrophil Function Testing Test | Austin Pathology

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Neutrophil Function Testing

Alternate Names	Chronic granulomatous disease, CGD, oxidative burst, neutrophil ROS, phagocytosis, reactive oxygen species, ROS, NBT
Ordering Information	Please discuss the clinical indications with the Immunopathologist (03 9496 5140) 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.
Laboratory	Referred Test
MBS Number	71135
Specimen	Blood
Container	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Additional Collection Instructions	This is a sendaway test to Monash Medical Centre, Immunopathology Department. Once the request is approved, please collect ONLY on Mondays or Wednesdays (afternoon collection is preferred, to maximise neutrophil survival and function).
Minimum Adult Volume	4mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	2mL
Frequency	As required

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Test Code	NF
Container ID	LH, LHW
Storage Instructions	Store specimen at room temperature
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
Additional Transport Instruction	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Please refer to Immunopathologist for approval prior to dispatch.
External Laboratory	Immunology, Monash Health Pathology