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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