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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Hereditary Spherocytosis by Flow Cytometry

Recent changes for Hereditary Spherocytosis by Flow Cytometry

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
22nd May 2018
Alternative names

E5M, EMA Binding, Eosin-5-Malaimide Stain

E5M, EMA Binding, Eosin-5-Maleimide Stain

22nd May 2018
Alternative names

Eosin-5-Maleimide Stain (E5M)

Eosin-5-Malaimide Stain, E5M, EMA Binding

11th May 2018
Alternative names

Eosin-5-Maleimide Stain (E5M)

Request Group

HSSCR

Frequency

As required

Hereditary Spherocytosis by Flow Cytometry

Ordering information:

Flow cytometry to detect Red Cell Cytokeratin Band 3 deficiency is more specific and will be able to distinguish spherocytes due to DAT Negative Haemolytic Anaemia.

 

Cost: $150.00 non-rebatable test-patient will be charged.

Alternate names:
E5M, EMA Binding, Eosin-5-Maleimide Stain
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
HSSCR
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:

EDTA sample is stable for 3 days.Supplied with blood film and clinical data.

 Please also send 6 aliquots (min 250 uL)of patient samples with normal RBC indicies. Sample to arrive at RCH preferably in AM. Please contact RCH Lab before sending.

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
1-2 days
Laboratory Use Only

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TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

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"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

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