Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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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:

EDTA

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

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

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