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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Protein Expression (Synonym: BTK, X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia, XLA) | ||
| Test Includes: | BTK protein expression in B cells and monocytes is reported to screen males, or female carriers, for X-linked agammaglobulinemia. | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Normal control specimen required. 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 within 24 hours on weekdays. Check courier schedule before collecting. Do not collect on weekends and stat holidays. Specimens outside of Alberta must be collected Monday to Thursday ONLY. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4389 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
| Primary Container: | PALE YELLOW (ACD-A) | ||
| Alternate Containers: | GREEN NA HEP, LT BLUE CITRATE | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1 mL | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: One 8.5 mL PALE YELLOW (ACD-A) Pediatric: One 1.8 mL LT BLUE CITRATE | ||
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| Stability and Storage: | Stable for 24 hours | ||
| Processing: | DO NOT centrifuge or freeze. | ||
| Transportation: | Within Calgary Zone:
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| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||
| 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 | ||
