Lymphocyte Transformation Test (LTT) - Metals

LTT - Metals

Clinical Purpose

Lymphocyte Transformation Test (LTT). The LTT is one of the most reliable and sensitive methods for assessing the immune response capacity of active cellsóre of the immune system. The test examines the reactivity of T lymphocytesów after contact with antigens and haptens of different origin. Antigens can be bacterial toxins, metals, plastics, drugs or food ingredients including preservatives. Included are mercury, copper, silver, tin (amalgam), ethyl mercury, gold, nickel, palladium, chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, platinum, cadmium, aluminum.

Patient preparation

Material: Whole blood