Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency (LAD) Test
- Category
- Immunity
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 6 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
Uses flow cytometry to measure adhesion molecules (e.g., CD18) on white blood cells.
Diagnoses leukocyte adhesion deficiency, a rare inherited immune disorder causing repeated severe infections and delayed umbilical cord separation in infants.
Recurrent or unusual infections, or monitoring of immune status — as advised by a doctor.
No fasting needed.
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No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 4–5 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.