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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | IFN-Gamma Pathway (Synonym: CD119, IFN-Gamma Pathway, IFNGR1, Mendelian Susceptibility To Mycobacterial Disease, PSTAT1) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Defects in IFN-g dependent signaling result in susceptibility to weakly virulent or environmental mycobacterial infections such as Mycobacterium avium, and occasionally other infection. IFN-g receptor (CD119) deficiency and/or gain/loss of pSTAT1 can lead to severe immunodeficiency. | ||
| Test Includes: | CD14+ monocytes are assessed for IFN-gR1 (CD119) and pSTAT1 expression. pSTAT1 is temporarily unavailable. | ||
| 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): | LAB4466 | ||
| Primary Container: | GREEN NA HEP | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL | ||
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| Stability and Storage: | 48 hours | ||
| 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 must accompany the specimen. Patient history must be included on the requisition | ||
| Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, March 17, 2025 | ||
