T Helper 17 Cells - Flow Cytometry (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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T Helper 17 Cells - Flow Cytometry (Blood)

Alternate Names	CD17, Th17, Th 17, T-Helper 17
Test Code	MISCSO & DRIMM
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	MEDICAL STAFF: Please contact the Immunopathologist for enquiries, Ph: 03 9496 5119.
Collection Instructions	Please collect DEDICATED 1 x Lithium Heparin (no gel) tube AND 1 x EDTA tube. This test is time critical, sample must reach the referral laboratory within 24 hours from collection. Specimen must only be collected SUNDAY-THURSDAY (afternoon collection, after 3:00 pm). DO NOT COLLECT THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. 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
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store ambient at room temperature
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW, LHW, EWP, CH, CHS, CSF1
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to the Heidelberg Laboratory, Sendouts. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception If a sample is collected outside of the specified collection timeframe or if dedicated samples are not collected, forward the sample to Sendouts. DO NOT REJECT SAMPLES. DO NOT ORGANISE A RECOLLECTION WITHOUT CONSULTING FLOW CYTOMETRY STAFF (ph: 03 9496 5909). Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Confirm dispatch of sample with Immunopathologist prior to sendaway.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Children's Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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