Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:

NK Cell Degranulation (Synonym: CD107A, HLH)

Test Includes:

The percentage of NK cells expressing surface CD107a is reported after incubation with K562 cells.

Collection Alert:

Collect a normal, preferably age-matched, peripheral blood specimen and transport with patient specimen.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB4519

Test Code:

CALGARY ZONE	CD107A
CENTRAL ZONE	MISC TO CLS
NORTH ZONE	ASPEN: FLOWBLD PEACE: FLOWOTHER
SOUTH ZONE	LETHBRIDGE AND AREA: FLOWBLD MEDICINE HAT AND AREA: MISC

Specimen Type:

Blood

Primary Container:

GREEN NA HEP

Minimum Collection Volume:

1 mL

Test Resources:

Flow Cytometry - FC3200 (Calgary)

Flow Cytometry Out of Province Requisition - FC3200EP (Calgary)

Stability and Storage:

Stable for 24 hours

Processing:

DO NOT refrigerate, centrifuge or freeze.

Transportation:

Within Calgary Zone: transport at room temperature.

For testing sent to Calgary from outside Calgary Zone:

Transport at room temperature by FedEx overnight shipping. Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection. Fax the tracking number and requisition to 403-270-4135.
Ship directly to:
Flow Cytometry Laboratory
7th Floor McCaig Tower, Foothills Medical Centre
1403 - 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 2T9

Testing Schedule:

Monday to Thursday

Testing Area:

Flow Cytometry

Performing Site:

Calgary: Foothills Medical Centre

Additional Test Information:

Patient history must be included on the requisition.

Contact Comments:

1-877-868-6848

Last Updated On:

Wednesday, March 10, 2021