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Specimen Collection

T Follicular Helper Cells (Tfh)


Test Name
T Follicular Helper Cells (Tfh)
Test Code
TFHS
Specimen Type

Lithium Heparin聽required and EDTA for an FBE. 聽

The test MUST be set up within 24 hours of collection.

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL lithium heparin and 0.5mL EDTA for an FBE
Comments
Medical Staff:聽Please request FBE as it is required to quantitate absolute values and must be collected at the same time.

Collection Staff:聽If the blood is to be collected Fridays after 12 midday, please call laboratory on ext 55725 before collecting specimen.

Specimen Reception/Laboratory:聽Do not spin. Keep at room temperature.

External Laboratories:
Please supply a copy of the FBE result
Please ensure the sample arrives at RCH within the sample validity time above.
Assay Performed
Immunology
RCH
9345 5725
Laboratory Hours: 0800-1730 Mon-Fri (excluding PH)
no after hours service
Assay Frequency

Samples may be collected Sun - Thurs, Friday am (see note above for Friday pm specimens)

Testing performed Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays)


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