DHR

Test/Investigation

DHR

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Referral laboratory

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

Neutrophil function assay, NBT, NOXB1

Indications

Investigation for Chronic Granulomatous Disease: severe recurrent bacterial and fungal infections affecting the skin, lymph nodes, lungs, liver and gastrointestinal tract, deep-seated abscesses, features consistent with Crohn's disease.

Comments/Precautions

Discuss with immunology. Healthy control also required (transport control). Referred outside of EPA

Sample type

EDTA

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 week