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Alternate Names
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CD17, Th17, Th 17, T-Helper 17, T Helper 17 Cells |
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Test Code
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MISCSO & 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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4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
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 also request a Full Blood Examination (FBE), as this is required to quantitate absolute values and must be collected at the same time.
If routine analysis is required, please request: Lymphocyte subsets. Refer to Lymphocyte Subsets - Flow Cytometry (Blood) for further information.
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Collection Instructions
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- 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
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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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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Monday - Friday |
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Min Test Volume
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2mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
