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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Neutrophil function assay

Recent changes for Neutrophil function assay
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28th October 2024
Registration Instructions

Test only performed on a Tuesday at the Royal Childrens Hospital. Specimen must arrive at the testing laboratory before 1pm. Do not collect on any other day.

Test only performed on a Tuesday at the Royal Childrens Hospital.Specimen must be collected prior to 8am on a Tuesday at the Epping campus only so that the specimen can arrive at the Royal Childrens Hospital before 1pm. Do not collect on any other day. 

Collection & Request Instructions

Test only performed on a Tuesday at the Royal Childrens Hospital. Specimen must arrive at the testing laboratory before 1pm. Do not collect on any other day.

Test only performed on a Tuesday at the Royal Childrens Hospital. Specimen must be collected prior to 8am on a Tuesday at the Epping campus only so that the specimen can arrive at the Royal Childrens Hospital before 1pm. Do not collect on any other day.

28th October 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Test only performed on a Tuesday at the Royal Childrens Hospital. Specimen must arrive at the testing laboratory before 1pm. Do not collect on any other day.

15th October 2024
Preferred Container Type

ACD
EDTA

ACD and EDTA

15th October 2024
Preferred Container Type

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

ACD
EDTA

Neutrophil function assay

Laboratory:Immunology
Test Code:NFA
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
ACD and EDTAACD and EDTA
Adults Volume or Mass:6 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:1 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Test only performed on a Tuesday at the Royal Childrens Hospital. Specimen must be collected prior to 8am on a Tuesday at the Epping campus only so that the specimen can arrive at the Royal Childrens Hospital before 1pm. Do not collect on any other day.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekly