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CD3 Count URGENT (Transplant)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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This test is URGENT. It is performed on the peripheral blood of donors prior to apheresis for the collection of donor lymphocytes.
Also performed on patients following solid organ transplant on ATGAM (Anti T-Cell Therapy) Eg. Renal transplant |
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Availability:
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Samples are only tested during normal working hours (Monday to Friday 0830 to 1700).
Test is not performed if the FBP lymphocyte count is <0.2x10*9/L.
Out of hours testing is by pre-arrangement only.
FSH on-call: 0800 - 1200 Sat/Sun/PHol.
QEII on-call: 0830 - 1230 Sat/Sun/PHol. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| T Cell Monitoring, T Lymphocyte Monitoring, |
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Code:
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DLPB |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Store sample at room temperature. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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48 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample ambient. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Flow Cytometry |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8160 |
| Flow Cytometry |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4023 |
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Last Updated : 11-08-2023 15:28 |