Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Immunology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
PPID
Test Code (Numeric Code)
7831
Laboratory Handling
Transport
Ambient
Laboratory
LabPlus Molecular Immunology
Sample Stability
Dried Blood Spot (DBS) cards indefinitely at ambient temperature; 5 days at 4°C (EDTA blood)
Synonyms
IFNAR1
IFNAR 1 deficiency
Interferon alpha and beta receptor subunit 1 p.Glu386*
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
This test may be vetted by the laboratory. Please include relevant clinical information on the request form to ensure appropriate tests are approved. See the 'Clinical Information' section below for more information on the indications for testing.
Specimen Type
- Guthries Card
- Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
No of Samples Required
1
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
- EDTA (Lavender Cap)
Acceptable
- EDTA (Microtainer)
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
1
Pre-testing Requirements
Requesting an IFNAR1 genotyping test requires the specific Test Request form and consent form (see links below).
Additional Specimen Information
Blood collection cards
- Use blood to completely fill 2 or 3 circles on a dried blood spot (DBS) card. Allow the blood spots to air dry completely - this may take several hours.
- Label the card with the patient's name, date of birth and date of sample.
- Send the completely dry DBS card and a completed copy of the request form to:
Attn: Molecular Immunology
Dept of Immunology
Level 2, Building 31, LabPLUS
Auckland City Hospital
Auckland 1023
Last updated: 21/08/2026