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

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Naive T Cells - Flow Cytometry (Blood)

Alternate Names	T cells naive, Naive T
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	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.
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 Place sample in Room Temperature Sendout tub. If a sample is collected outside of the specified collection timeframe or if dedicated samples are not collected, DO NOT REJECT SAMPLES. Please refer to CSR team leader who will consult with Immunopathologist. 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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