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Alternative Names:

Th17 Cells

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

SENDAWAY MISC I

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect from Monday to Thursday only. Test must be requested by a Haematologist or Immunologist (Consultants).

Test must be performed within 48 hours of collection (lithium heparin).

TH17 must have a paired FBE sample with the same collection time. Results to be send to RCH with the lithium heparin specimen.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

Women's and Children's Pathology Services, RCH