Primary Immune Deficiency (PID) panel
| Category | Immunology |
|---|---|
| Test background |
Flow cytometric assay for the assessment of peripheral T cell memory and B cell memory subsets |
| Clinical Indications |
Assay used to assess naïve and memory T and B cell subsets in patients with suspected primary immunodeficiency and combined variable immunodeficiency |
| Reference range | See clinical comment |
| Sample & container required | Whole blood EDTA (purple top) |
| Sample volume | 4 ml |
| Turnaround time | 14 days |
| Notes | Samples cannot be processed if received on a Friday/weekend and must be less than 24 hours old on receipt in the lab
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