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
Price
$190.00
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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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