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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

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

 

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW