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Oxidative Burst

Test Name

Oxidative Burst

Lavender Tube Specimen Type / Requirements

Container Type = Lavender

Minimum Testing Volume = 1 mL

Tube must fill to at least ½ or greater of its vacuum capacity

Specimen Handling

Collection Instructions: Ensure sample is mixed adequately. Collect a Separate tube for CBC (The result of the CBC must be sent with the sample). Sample must arrive at testing location Monday to Wednesday between 0900-1200 hours. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label.

Stability: Stable for 24hrs at room temperature and 3 days refrigerated.

Transportation: Transport at room temperature within 1 hour of collection.

Lab Instructions: Order the test as STAT and enter NOBI in comment. Send sample via taxi and notify sample sick kids corelab before sending. Testing is done Monday-Wednesday only and Sick Kids must receive sample before 12pm.

Sample Rejection Criteria:Clotted sample, Unlabeled or Not Sufficient Quantity samples will be rejected.

Required Documentation

Turnaround Time (TAT)

Same Day

Test Utilization

Routine

Reference value

See Report

Test Code

MISCS

Methodology

N/A

Testing Location

Referred Out – ON, Canada (ROSK01)

Other Information

Last Updated: June 06, 2019