Synonyms
Antigen Blastogenesis - Viral
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Children's Hospital Los Angeles-Dr. Parkman's Lab
Lab Test Days
M-F
Standard TAT
1-2 weeks
Stat TAT
N/A
Collection Information
Specimen Required
10 ml blood
Container Type
Green
Collection Instructions
Absolute min 5.0 ml blood in green top tube (if cell count high enough). If any questions regarding draw amount, call CHLA Lab at (213) 669-2546. Draw Mon-Thurs only, on Thurs by noon for Fed Ex pick up that day. (Test includes: Tetanus, Candida, CMV, Herpes & Varicella). (Cells are viable for 48 hours only).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Ambient-Only
Test Volume Required
10 ml blood in green top tube
Minimum Test Volume
5 ml blood in green top tube
Processing Instructions
Complete CHSD Universal req. Send Via Fed Ex (room temp) Mon-Thurs only to: Dr. Parkman - Resr. Bldg Room 24 Children's Hospital Los Angeles 4650 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027 (213) 669-2546 Test includes: Tetanus, Candida, CMV, Herpes, Varicella. Cells viable 48 hours only