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Department

Immunology
COVTC

Preferred Sample Type

T-Cell response to SARS COV-2

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Li Hep
4 mL

Specimen Transport

Transport to laboratory on day of venepuncture

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Sample needs to be processed within 24 hours of venepuncture

Turnaround Time

7-14 days

T-Cell response to SARS COV-2

General Information

This test measures T cell responses to SARS-CoV-2  N and S1 proteins.  In patients with poor antibody production (e.g. primary or secondary immunodeficiency) this may be helpful in identifying an immune response to Covid-19 infection or vaccination.

Please contact Immunology at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital on Bleep 2119 to discuss prior to requesting.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: No
  • EQA Status: No EQA scheme available.