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Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
Test Name/Synonym: | Regulatory T Cells (Synonym: FOXP3, IPEX, TREG) | ||
Test Includes: | The percentage and absolute count of CD3+CD4+CD25+CD127lo Tregs are reported. | ||
Ordering Alert: | Please refer to specimen stability and testing schedule. Schedule patient collection time and location accordingly. Calgary Zone: CBC with Differential must be ordered for the same specimen collection time. Outside of Alberta: Send a copy of CBC with Differential report with specimen. | ||
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): | LAB4541 | ||
Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
Primary Container: | LAVENDER EDTA | ||
Alternate Containers: | LT BLUE CITRATE, PALE YELLOW (ACD-A) | ||
Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL | ||
Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: LAVENDER EDTA Pediatric: LAVENDER EDTA microcollection tube is acceptable | ||
Test Resources: |
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Processing: | DO NOT centrifuge, refrigerate or freeze. | ||
Transportation: | Within Alberta: Transport at room temperature. Outside 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: | Requisition and CBC with Differential results must accompany the specimen if unavailable in Netcare. Patient history must be included on the requisition. | ||
Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||
Last Updated On: | Monday, March 17, 2025 |