Neutrophil phagocytosis

EPIC

Neutrophil phagocytosis

Section

Immunology

Clinical indications

Tests the ability of neutrophils to phagocytose opsonised material over a time course

Specimen requirement

1ml lithium heparin Plus a healthy control sample

Dispatch and handling instructions

Samples must be in the lab by 2pm on the day of testing and must have been taken within 24 hours. 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

Not applicable

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes