Vacuolated Lymphocytes
This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description:
The vacuolated lymphocytes test is used as a screen for certain metabolic storage disorders, such as Pompe's disease, Wolman's disease and Niemann-Pick disease. The primary screen, which takes up to 2 weeks to complete is performed by light microscopy; a confirmatory screen may be required, which takes up to 4 weeks to complete and is performed by electron microscopy within Great Ormond Street Histopathology department.
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
Whole Blood
Turnaround time:
2 weeks
Special sample instructions:
Sendaway test
Storage and transport:
EDTA
Contacts:
Blood Sciences Department-Guy's And St Thomas' Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247
Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Contact: 020 7188 9247
Guy's Hospital
Southwark Wing - 4th Floor
Great Maze Pond
London SE1 9RT
Contact: 020 7188 4781
Haematology Laboratory at Guy's and St Thomas' Clinical Advisory Service
Routine hours: bleep 1358
Paediatrics Routine hours: bleep 1621
Out of hours, weekend and bank holidays: 17:00-9:00 bleep 0294
Paediatrics Routine hours: bleep 1621
Out of hours, weekend and bank holidays: 17:00-9:00 bleep 0294
Last updated: 14/12/2020
