WASP

WASP

Immunology

Protein may be absent or reduced in quantity in Wiskott Aldrich syndrome. Patients with low level WASP expression may have WAS or XLT (X-linked thrombocytopenia

1 ml EDTA plus a healthy control sample. Please send 1ml extra EDTA for DNA storage

Samples should be less than 24 hours old. Small platelets are a consistent feature and platelet volume by film should also be requested on these patients. 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)

5 days

Wiskott Aldrich syndrome protein

Yes