Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria-2323

Test info

  
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
  
2323
  
LAB2323
  
PNH
  
Acid Hemolysin
CD59
CD157
Ham-Crosby sugar water test
FLAER
  

Enumeration of granulocytes, monocytes and RBC's lacking PNH-associated markers

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
4.0 mL
  
3.0 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  
  • CBC/differential results are required; include a copy of your results along with the request
  • Diagnosis must be included on request form
  

Ambient - 72 hours

  
  • Improper label (unlabeled or mislabeled)
  • Wrong container (anticoagulant or solution)
  • Improper blood/anticoagulant ratio
  • Delay in transport
  • Improper storage
  • Inappropriate timing of collection
  • Interfering substances
  • Leaking container

Performance

  
AHL - Flow Cytometry: F
  
Mo - Fr
  
48 hrs
  

Flow Cytometry

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Tubes and Markers:

Tubes:
RPNH (10C) and WPNH (10C)

Markers:
CD15, CD45, CD59, CD64, CD157, CD235a and FLAER

Billing

  
88184
88185 x 6
Pathology Fee

Tracking

  
11/30/2001
  
02/13/2024
  
01/09/2024