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CD3 stimulation
EPIC
CD3 stimulation
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
To assess a patient's lymphocyte function by stimulating T cells via the CD3 recepter
Specimen requirement
5mls lithium heparin Plus a healthy control sample
Dispatch and handling instructions
Samples should be less than 24 hours old. High risk (HIV, Hep B, C) patients cannot be tested
Turnaround time
14 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes