Cell Markers/ Immunophenotyping analysis

Test Information

Test Name

Cell Markers/ Immunophenotyping analysis

Synonyms

Flow cytometry; Lymphocyte cell markers/ Immunophenotyping; Lymphocyte subsets; CD markers; CD3; CD4; CD8; Cd19; CD55; CD56; CD59; Sezary Cell flow cytometry; T4 T8 lymphocyte studies; Natural Killer Cells; T cells/ B cells subpopulation

Price

$125.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Heparin (Whole blood) ; EDTA (Whole blood)

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

1 week

Collection Information

Availability

Whakatane area Monday - Wednesday collection only. PLR area Monday - Thursday AM collection only. PLT Monday - Wednesday collection only. Waikato & other Bay of Plenty area Monday - Thursday collection.

Preparation

  • No self-request. Request via GP/Specialist with full clinical details provided.

Processing Information

Registration Code

FLBL

Notes

  • DO NOT centrifuge; whole blood required
  • Dedicated EDTA is preferred but shared EDTA is acceptable
  • Process ASAP; Must be analysed within 48 hours of collection
  • See notes for PLBOP

Site Specific Notes

- Tauranga

Registration code CD4 for HIV + patient requests from Tauranga Hospital or Hepatitis Foundation. Clinical details may say "on ARV". Send sample directly to Lab+

- Whakatane

CD4 - HIV positive patients requests from Dr Gimwade or Hepatitis Foundation: Send sample directly to Lab+

Methodology

Interpretations

View Interpretations

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Send Away Notes

Must reach WHL by 11am Friday

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/181/cell-markers-immunophenotyping-analysis