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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Neutrophil Function - Oxidative Burst, Flow Cytometry (Synonym: DHR, CGD, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, NFUN, Oxidative Burst, Respiratory Burst) | ||
| Test Includes: | The percentage and fluorescent intensity of neutrophils demonstrating bright fluorescence post-PMA stimulation is reported. | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Please refer to specimen stability and testing schedule. Schedule patient collection time and location accordingly. | ||
| Collection Alert: | Collect a normal, preferably age-matched, peripheral blood specimen and transport with patient specimen. Specimens collected within Alberta must arrive to Calgary on weekdays within 24 hrs. Check courier schedule before collecting. Do not collect on weekends and stat holidays. Specimens outside of Alberta must be collected Monday to Thursday ONLY. | ||
| Shipping and Handling Alert: | Specimen must be received in the Flow Cytometry department at Arthur Child Cancer Centre less than 24 hours after collection. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4515 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
| Primary Container: | Adult: PALE YELLOW ACD-A Pediatric: LT BLUE CITRATE | ||
| Alternate Containers: | LAVENDER EDTA, GREEN NA HEP | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL | ||
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| Stability and Storage: | Stable for 24 hours | ||
| Processing: | DO NOT refrigerate, centrifuge, or freeze. | ||
| Transportation: | Within Alberta: Transport at room temperature. Specimen must be received at performing site within 24 hours of collection (preferably soon after collection of specimen). Outside Alberta:
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| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||
| Reference Interval: | See laboratory report. | ||
| Testing Area: | Flow Cytometry | ||
| Performing Site: | 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 | ||
