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Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||
Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||
Test Name/Synonym: | Phosphorylated STAT3 (Synonym: Hyper IgE Syndrome, PSTAT3) | ||||
Clinical Indications: | Flow cytometric assessment of pSTAT3 is useful for investigation of Hyper IgE Syndrome where autosomal dominant inheritance of a STAT3 mutation is suspected. | ||||
Test Includes: | This functional assay measures phosphorylation of STAT3 in CD3+4+ T cells after incubation and signaling by IL-6. | ||||
Ordering Alert: | Please refer to specimen stability and testing schedule. Schedule patient collection time and location accordingly. | ||||
Collection Alert: | Collect a normal, preferably age-matched, peripheral blood specimen and transport with patient specimen. Specimens collected within Alberta must arrive to Calgary within 24 hours Monday to Thursday. Check courier schedule before collecting. Do not collect on Fridays, weekends and stat holidays. Specimens outside of Alberta must be collected Monday to Wednesday ONLY. | ||||
LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4530 | ||||
Specimen Type: | Blood | ||||
Primary Container: | GREEN NA HEP | ||||
Minimum Collection Volume: | 0.5 mL | ||||
Test Resources: |
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Stability and Storage: | Stable for 24 hours | ||||
Processing: | DO NOT centrifuge, refrigerate or freeze. | ||||
Transportation: | Within Alberta: Transport at room temperature. Outside Alberta:
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Testing Schedule: | Monday to Thursday | ||||
Reference Interval: | See laboratory report | ||||
Testing Area: | Flow Cytometry | ||||
Performing Site: | Calgary: Foothills Medical Centre | ||||
Additional Test Information: | Requisition must accompany the specimen. Patient history must be included on the requisition. | ||||
Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||||
Last Updated On: | Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |