Lymphocyte Proliferation Test PHA (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Lymphocyte Proliferation Test PHA (Blood)

Alternate Names	Lymphocyte function, lymphocyte proliferation, PHA stimulation, PHA, lymphocyte proliferation PHA, WBPHA
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Please discuss the clinical indications with the Immunopathologist on 03 9496 5119 prior to ordering. This test has specific requirements that should be confirmed with the Immunopathologist prior to collection, including whether a healthy control donor specimen is required along with their consent paperwork. Please contact 03 9496 3100 to speak with the immunopathologist on call. An FBE must also be co-requested with this test.
Collection Instructions	LABORATORY BASED COLLECTION ONLY. This test is time critical. Specimen must ONLY be collected on a MONDAY AFTERNOON or TUESDAY MORNING following consultation with the immunopathologist and should be sent to the laboratory as soon as possible. If collected on Monday afternoon, a healthy control specimen must be collected at the same time in a Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top). This specimen should be sent with the patient specimen. If collected on Tuesday morning, a healthy control specimen is not required to be collected at the same time. Tuesday morning collections can only be performed at Austin Heidelberg Collections Centre.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	3mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	CR
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Register patient sample as per standard operating protocol. If collected, the healthy control sample does not need to be registered but is to be kept with the patient sample. Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Please refer to Immunopathologist for approval prior to dispatch. Please print FBE resuults and place with samples for dispatch. Transport at room temperature. The specimens must arrive at the referral laboratory by midday, only on a Tuesday.
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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