CGD proteins by Flow cytometry (gp91, p47, p67,p22 and p40) (research and development assay for p67,p22,p40)

EPIC

CGD proteins

Section

Immunology

Clinical indications

One of these proteins may be abnormal in Chronic granulomatous disease

Specimen requirement

5mls EDTA plus a healthy control sample. Plesae send 1ml extra EDTA for DNA storage

Dispatch and handling instructions

Samples should be less than 24 hours old. The lab will select the proteins tested based on sex, maternal carrier status and family history.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

5 days

Synonym

Chronic granulomatous disease proteins

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes: gp91, p47. No: p22,p40,p67