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WASP
EPIC
WASP
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
Protein may be absent or reduced in quantity in Wiskott Aldrich syndrome
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. 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)
Turnaround time
5 days
Synonym
Wiskott Aldrich syndrome protein
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes