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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Naïve & Memory T cells

Recent changes for Naïve & Memory T cells
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
30th June 2026
Alternative names

MTCELL

MTCELL, CD45RA, memory cells, memory t cells, memory t-cells

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

1 mL

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions

Send 1 x EDTA and 1 x Lithium Heparin – no gel

Frequency

Weekdays

Naïve & Memory T cells

Alternative Names:MTCELL
CD45RA
memory cells
memory t cells
memory t-cells
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:MTCELL
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Adults Volume or Mass:1 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:0.5 mL
Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Collect Mon-Thursday anytime. FRIDAY samples must be collected to reach the MONASH laboratory before 1.00 pm  Test should reach MONASH Immunology on the same day as collection to be performed within 24 hours of collection.

Assay Frequency:Weekdays
External Laboratory:Monash Pathology
Additional Notes:

Collect Mon-Thursday anytime. FRIDAY samples must be collected to reach the MONASH laboratory before 1.00 pm  Test should reach MONASH Immunology on the same day as collection to be performed within 24 hours of collection.