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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Inducible Costimulatory Molecule (Synonym: CD278, ICOS) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Biallelic inheritance of ICOS is a known cause of monogenic CVID. | ||
| Test Includes: | ICOS (CD278) expression on CD3+4+8- cells pre and post stimulation with PMA/Ionomycin 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 within 24 hours Monday to Thursday. Check courier schedule before collecting. Do not collect on Fridays, weekends and stat holidays. Specimens outside of Alberta must be collected Monday to Wednesday ONLY. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4465 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
| Primary Container: | GREEN NA HEP | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1.0 mL | ||
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| Stability and Storage: | Stable for 24 hours. | ||
| Processing: | DO NOT refrigerate, centrifuge or freeze. | ||
| Transportation: | Within Alberta:
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| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Thursday | ||
| 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 | ||
