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Specimen Collection

T Follicular Helper Cells (Tfh)


Test Name
T Follicular Helper Cells (Tfh)
Test Code
TFHS
Specimen Type

Lithium Heparin required and EDTA for an FBE.  

The test MUST be set up within 24 hours of collection.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL lithium heparin and 0.5mL EDTA for an FBE
Comments
Medical Staff: Please request FBE as it is required to quantitate absolute values and must be collected at the same time.

Collection Staff: If the blood is to be collected Fridays after 12 midday, please call laboratory on ext 55725 before collecting specimen.

Specimen Reception/Laboratory: Do not spin. Keep at room temperature.

External Laboratories:
Please supply a copy of the FBE result
Please ensure the sample arrives at RCH within the sample validity time above.
Assay Performed
Immunology
RCH
9345 5725
Laboratory Hours: 0800-1730 Mon-Fri (excluding PH)
no after hours service
Assay Frequency

Samples may be collected Sun - Thurs, Friday am (see note above for Friday pm specimens)

Testing performed Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays)


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