Lymphocyte Function Assay (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FUN

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7810

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tested Monday - Friday, samples must be receipted into Labplus midday Friday or on the day prior to public holiday.

Transport

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

Registration

Please register test codes FUN and LYM.

Test Adds Requirement

Heparin blood sample, minimum sample volume 2ml collected within 30-hours, unpsun.

Sample Stability

Test within 24-hours.

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Lymphocyte Proliferation.
Lymphocyte Cultures.
Mitogenic Lymphocyte Function.
T and B Cell Function.

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Tested Monday - Friday only. Samples must be receipted into Labplus 1200 (mid-day) 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)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

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

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

4

Last updated: 04/05/2026