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Naive T Cells - Flow Cytometry (Blood)

Alternate Names
T cells naive
Test Code
MISCSO & DRIMM
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

4 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED

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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED

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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 48 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. 
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