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Apoptosis functional
EPIC
Apoptosis functional
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
Screening assay for defects in the apoptosis pathway (including Fas, FASL, caspase 8 and caspase 10). Defects in this pathway are associated with ALPS
Specimen requirement
10 mls lithium heparin plus a healthy control sample. Please send 1ml extra EDTA for DNA storage
Dispatch and handling instructions
Samples should be less than 24 hours old. Requested after discussion with Clinical Lead, laboratory manager or senior healthcare scientist. Reason for request must be stated. This test should only be undertaken under the direction of a Consultant Immunologist/ Senior Clinical Scientist. External referrals must be discussed with Dr Kimberly Gilmour (020 7813 8466) or her deputy and accompanied by a completed referral form (available on website)
Turnaround time
30 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes