Mitogen Stimulation Assay

Source	Blood
Mnemonic	MSA
Specimen Requirements	Adult: 2 x 7 mL dark green top SODIUM heparin tube, NOT PST Pediatric: 2 x 3 mL dark green top SODIUM heparin tube, NOT PST Whole blood Must be collected and delivered on Thursdays only. Extra-regional: Collect a "normal" control person at same time.
Specimen Handling	DO NOT centrifuge, refrigerate, or freeze specimens. Keep specimens at room temperature. Deliver to Flow Cytometry prior to 1200h.
Additional Information	This is a restricted test. The test MUST be booked with Flow Cytometry (944-4765)
Testing Location	Flow Cytometry
Testing Frequency	Once weekly on Friday.
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval

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