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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 & DRIMM |
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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, sample must reach the referral laboratory within 24 hours from collection.
- Once the request is approved, specimen must ONLY be collected on MONDAYS or WEDNESDAYS (afternoon collection, after 3:00 pm)
Instructions for: Metropolitan Collection Centres
- Specimen can be collected at any metropolitan collection centre. Please refer to instructions above.
Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres
- LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY
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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. |
