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Stat 5 tyrosine phosphorylation
EPIC
Stat 5 tyrosine phosphorylation
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
Measures signalling via the IL2, 7 or 15 receptors. Will be abnormal if components of this pathway are missing/non-functional (IL2: gamma chain, Jak-3, IL7: IL7Ra). Used as a functional screen of the pathways so that other specific tests can be undertaken after this. Please specify cytokines required
Specimen requirement
2mls EDTA plus a healthy control sample. Please send 1ml extra EDTA for DNA storage
Dispatch and handling instructions
Samples should be less than 24 hours old. This test should only be undertaken under the direction of a Consultant Immunologist/ Senior Clinical Scientist. 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