Pseudonyms
Neutrophil Oxidative Burst and Phagocytosis
Collection Requirements
4.5mL ACD tube and 3mL EDTA.
Sample only to be collected on a TUESDAY morning - must reach lab by 1100 for transport to RCH by 1300. Label request as URGENT.
Tube Colour
Yellow top AND Lavender
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
See report
Availability
Weekly (Tuesdays only)
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.
Test code: NF
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