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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Mitogen Stimulation Assay, Flow Cytometry (Synonym: Blast Transformation Assay, Lymphocyte Proliferation, MSA) | ||
| Test Includes: | The percentage of mononuclear cells to proliferate and size increase are reported post-incubation with T cell mitogens, phytohemagglutinin, concanavalin A, pokeweed mitogen and the B cell mitogen, Staphylococcus A. | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Please refer to specimen stability and testing schedule. Schedule patient collection time and location accordingly. | ||
| Collection Alert: | Collect specimens only on Wednesday. Specimens must arrive to Calgary by 9 AM on Thursday. Check courier schedule before collecting. Do not collect on stat holidays. Collect a normal, preferably age-matched, peripheral blood specimen and transport with patient specimen. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4502 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
| Primary Container: | GREEN NA HEP | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 3.0 mL | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: Collect two GREEN NA HEP tubes Pediatric: Collect one GREEN NA HEP tube This test can only be collected on Wednesdays. | ||
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| Stability and Storage: | Stable for 24 hours. | ||
| Processing: | DO NOT refrigerate, centrifuge or freeze. | ||
| Transportation: | Transport at room temperature. Specimen must be received at performing site within 24 hours of collection. Outside Alberta:
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| Testing Schedule: | Thursday morning ONLY. | ||
| Reference Interval: | See laboratory report. | ||
| Testing Area: | Flow Cytometry | ||
| Performing Site: | Calgary: Arthur Child Cancer Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Patient history must be included on the requisition | ||
| Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, March 17, 2025 | ||
