Clinical background:
Useful only in the investigation of defects in Toll-like receptor signalling, specifically defects in IRAK4, MyD88 and UNC-93B.
Specimen container paediatric:
Whole blood-EDTA
Specimen container adult:
Whole blood-EDTA
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 ml
Minimum volume adult:
1 ml
Special requirements:
Samples should ideally be tested as fresh as possible. Keep at room temperature at all times. Samples should arrive in the laboratory no later than 14:00 to be processed the same day.
Freq analysis:
As required
Add on test:
Use the contact details below to discuss if an add-on is required
Interpretation:
None
Reference ranges:
Normal Result: Normal
Other info:
This test is only available by prior arrangement with the laboratory (Ext: 25078) and discussion with a clinical immunologist (paediatric or adult). Samples should ideally be tested as fresh as possible. Keep at room temperature at all times. Samples should arrive in the laboratory no later than 14:00 to be processed the same day.