- Test Name
- Neutrophil Oxidative Burst
- Aliases
- OXYBURST
- Provincial Mnemonic
- NEUOB
- LOINC Test Code
- 30903-9
- Description and Primary Use
- To detect defects in neutrophil function to destroy pathogens
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 1 week
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
1) by Allergist/Immunologist; or
2) Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- Immunology
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Collect and ship to HSC ASAP at room temp. within 24 hrs.
- Criteria for Rejection
Not collected on appropriate days.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Flow Cytometry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 28-May-19