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PhosphoAkt (research and development assay)
EPIC
PhosphoAkt by FACs
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
Mutations in PIK3CD and PIK3R1 affect the PI3K signalling pathway and cause activated PI3kinase delta syndrome (APDS). This can cause hyperactivation of the pathway resulting in higher levels of phosphorylated Akt
Specimen requirement
5mls EDTA Plus a healthy control sample (10mls EDTA if the patient is lymphopenic)
Dispatch and handling instructions
This is a 2-day assay, please do not send on a Friday. Samples should be less than 48 hours old when received
Turnaround time
30 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
No (research)