Naive and Memory T-Cells (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MNTL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1895

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

PST tube (light green top) is not suitable.

Transport

Transport at ambient temperature (8-24°C).
Do not spin.

Registration

Please register tests MNTL and LYM.

Test Adds Requirement

Heparin blood sample, minimum volume 1ml, <30-hours post-collection and unspun.

Sample Stability

Test within 30-hours after collection.

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Memory T-cells.
Naive T-cells.

Turnaround Time

1 week

Tested Monday - Friday only. Blood samples must arrive at the laboratory before midday Friday or on the day prior to public holiday.

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Acceptable
  • Heparin (Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 04/05/2026