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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Lymphocyte Activation Markers (Synonym: CTLA4 Deficiency, LAM) | ||
| Test Includes: | CD3+4+ cells are assessed for surface expression of CD69, and CD152 (CTLA-4) both pre and post PMA/Ionomycin stimulation. | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Please refer to specimen stability and testing schedule. Schedule patient collection time and location accordingly. | ||
| Collection Alert: | This test can only be collected on Wednesdays. Collect a normal, preferably age-matched, peripheral blood specimen and transport with patient specimen. 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. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4484 | ||
| 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: | Within Calgary Zone: transport at room temperature. All other sites in 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 | ||
