Lymphocyte Proliferative Test

IM0058

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container

10 mL Sodium Heparin Tube
(To be obtained from DPLM Client Services)

Specimen Requirement

Whole blood
Age up to 2 years old: 3 – 5 mL
Age 2 years old and above: 10 mL

Between 8.00 am to 9.00 am on Monday and Friday only, collect:
1) 3 – 5 mL or 10 mL of fresh blood from patient and
2) 10 mL of fresh blood from a healthy adult to be used as a control

* Specimen is not to be collected on Tuesday to Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, eve of public holidays and public holidays.
* Specimen is not to be collected if a PH falls within the week due to test setup.

Contact NUH Paediatric Allergy and Immunology Laboratory at 6601 3306 to make an appointment.

Specimen Storage/Transport

Keep specimen at room temperature. DO NOT send on ice or refrigerant. Despatch to KKH DPLM Client Services as soon as possible as blood must reach NUH Paediatric Allergy & Immunology Lab by 12 noon.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time

​1 week

Testing Laboratory Location NUH
Laboratory Paediatric Allergy & Immunology
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Monday and Friday only, between 8 to 9 am, except for Public Holidays and eves of Public Holiday.
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Additional Information

To call DPLM Client Services at extension 1352 for arrangements prior to blood collection.

Last Updated - 28 May 2025