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Memory B-cell (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

MBCELL

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

FLW

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate container is required for this test.

Dedicated EDTA tube.

Flow cytometric analysis is referred to Alfred Pathology Service and the test needs to be performed within 24 hours of collection. As the sample will need to be transported to the Alfred hospital, only collect the sample on Monday-Thursday. This test is not available on weekends or public holidays.

If absolute counts required, please take a separate EDTA tube and request FBE.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately

Transport specimen at Room temperature.

Assay Frequency:

4 x weekly