Lymphocyte Mitogen Proliferation

Test Includes

Mitogens: Pokeweed mitogen, Concanavalin A (Con A), Phytohemagglutinin

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Sodium Heparin Non Gel Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

20 ml whole blood in (2) Sodium Heparin Non Gel Tops

Summary Test Name

Lymphocyte Mitogen Proliferation

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Must be sent to reference lab on the same day of collection. Therefore specimen must be received by 'Lab Send-Out Area' no later than 14:30 hours Monday thru Thursday.

Minimum Volume

15 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Specimen Preparation In House

Must be sent to reference lab on the same day of collection. Therefore specimen must be received by 'Lab Send-Out Area' no later than 14:30 hours Monday thru Thursday.

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

Collect specimens only between Monday and Thursday