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Pseudonyms

Neutrophil Oxidative Burst and Phagocytosis

Collection Requirements

4.5mL ACD tube and 3mL EDTA.

ACD tube must be filled with the appropriate volume of blood

Sample only to be collected on a TUESDAY morning - must reach lab by 1100 for transport to RCH by 1300.

** Mark request as URGENT and send to pathology specimen reception ASAP **

Transport at room temperature 

Tube Colour

Yellow top AND Lavender

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Immunology

Reference Interval

See report

Availability

Weekly (Tuesdays only). TAT: 1 week.

Reference Laboratory

Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services, Level 4 East Building, 50 Flemington Road Parkville, Vic, 3052. tel 03 9345 4200 Fax 03 9345 9884

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item 71135

Notes

Assay is performed at RCH on Tuesday afternoon. Sample must only be collected on a TUESDAY morning. Sample must reach MH pathology lab by 1100 for transport to RCH by 1300. Mark request as URGENT to facilitate immediate transport.

CSR please process URGENTLY

Test code: NF

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