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Specimen Collection

Perforin Expression


Test Name
Perforin Expression
Test Code
PERF1
Specimen Type

Lithium Heparin

Minimum Volume
0.5 ml LiHeparin
Comments

The Immunology Lab measures perforin expression, a screening test for familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 2 (FHL2).

Medical Staff : See Healthy Controls and Cellular Tests Guidelines (http://www.rch.org.au/immunology/#Healthy_Controls_and_Cellular_Tests). 

CoreLab Staff: Do not spin. Keep at room temperature.

Assay Performed
Immunology
RCH
9345 5725
Laboratory Hours: 0800-1730 Mon-Fri (excluding PH)
no after hours service
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Assay Frequency

By appointment only

Activated T Cells and Double Negative T Cells 2