TCR V-Beta Repertoire (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TCVB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1309

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tested Monday - Friday. Samples must reach laboratory at the latest mid-day Fridays or the day prior to public holiday.

Transport

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

Registration

Please register test code TCVB and LYM.

Test Adds Requirement

Unspun heparin blood sample within 30-hours of collection, minimum volume 1ml.

Sample Stability

Test within 30-hours.

Associated Tests

Synonyms

V beta
TCR Vb.
V Beta spectratype.

Turnaround Time

5 days

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
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: 17/04/2026