LTT - Amalgam

LTT - Amalgam

Clinical significance

Lymphocyte Transformation Test (LTT) is one of the most reliable and sensitive methods to assess 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. LTT amalgam test helpful in detecting type IV hypersensitivity to alamgam - dental filling. The package includes tin, ethyl mercury, phenylmercury, methylene mercury, copper, mercury, silver.

Patient preparation

Material: whole blood