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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (Synonym: CD15s, LAD, Neutrophil Adhesion Markers CD18) | ||
| Test Includes: | Peripheral blood neutrophils are assessed for their expression of adhesion molecule CD18 for investigation of Type I LAD and CD15s for investigation of Type II LAD. | ||
| 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. 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): | LAB4478 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
| Primary Container: | Adult: PALE YELLOW (ACD-A) Pediatric: LT BLUE CITRATE | ||
| Alternate Containers: | GREEN NA HEP, LAVENDER EDTA | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1.0 mL | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: PALE YELLOW (ACD-A) Pediatric: 1.8 mL LT BLUE CITRATE | ||
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| Stability and Storage: | Refrigerated temperature
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| Processing: | DO NOT centrifuge or freeze. | ||
| Transportation: | Within Calgary Zone: transport at room temperature. All other sites in Alberta:
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| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||
| 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 | ||
