Neutrophil Oxidative Burst measurement
Test Information
Test Name
Neutrophil Oxidative Burst measurement
Synonyms
Flow cytometry using the fluorescent dye DHR (dihydrorhodamine 123), Neutrophil function test
Preferred Specimen
2x EDTA (Whole blood) + 2x EDTA (Whole blood) from control person taken at the same time
Testing Location
Referral
Collection Information
Availability
Monday - Wednesday collection only for Whakatane. All other regions Monday - Thursday collection only.
Preparation
- A control specimen MUST be included with specimens so that the effects of transport and storage can be ascertained.
- Sample must be collected early morning
Processing Information
Registration Code
NOB
Notes
- URGENT REQUEST
- Notify referral laboratory sample been sent 3074949 extension 22061
- This test has replaced NBT (Nitro Blue-Tetrazolium)
- Samples must be tested on day of collection, and must be received in LabPlus by 1400 hrs.
- External Labs please send in an URGENT bag clearly indicating that this is an URGENT time critical specimen.
Site Specific Notes
- Waikato
Refer patient to WHL
- Tauranga
Send sample directly to referral laboratory
- Whakatane
Send sample directly to referral laboratory
- Rotorua
Send sample directly to referral laboratory
- Taupo
Send sample directly to referral laboratory
External Referral Information
Referral Location
LabPlus
Send Away Transport
Store at 4 degrees immediately after collection and transport samples at 4 degrees
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