PHA: separated cells

EPIC

PHA: separated cells

Section

Immunology

Clinical indications

Request instead of PHA stimulation if lymphocyte count is low (less than1.0 x 10^9/L)

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