Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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

External Laboratory:

Royal Childrens Hospital

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