Whole Blood PHA Proliferation / Stimulation

Test Name
Whole Blood PHA Proliferation / Stimulation
Test Code
PHAPRO3
Specimen Type

Lithium Heparin

Minimum Volume
2 ml
Preferred Volume
5 ml
Comments

Also known as PHA or Lymphocyte Proliferation PHA or PHA Stimulation. 


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


Please request FBE.


Collection Staff: Sample to be collected on Tuesday morning and arrive in Immunology Laboratory by 1330hrs.


CoreLab Staff: Do not spin. Keep at room temperature. Please phone Immunology Lab on 5725 if the sample arrives after 1.30pm Tuesday.

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

Tuesdays, except when the following Friday is a public holiday (test requires 3 day culture).

 
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