COVTC
Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
- Li Hep
4 mL
Specimen Transport
Transport to laboratory on day of venepunctureSample Processing in Laboratory
Sample needs to be processed within 24 hours of venepunctureTurnaround Time
7-14 daysT-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.