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PHA +/- IL2
EPIC
PHA +/- IL2
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
Synergy is normally seen between PHA and IL2. this may be lacking in patients with IL2 receptor/function defects
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