Infant Autoimmune Neutropenia

Test information: AIN is a rare clinical condition caused by granulocyte autoantibodies, which may occur either in children or adults, but which often remains undiagnosed. Autoimmune neutropenia commonly occurs in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

SST: 2ml (1 tube), EDTA: 2ml (1 tube)

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

2ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Interpretative comment provided

UKAS number

9765

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

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