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PNH Screen - Flow Cytometry
Alternate Names
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CD55, CD59, GPI1, PIG1, PNH, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria, PNH by FLAER, PNH by Flow Cytometry
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Laboratory
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Flow Cytometry
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Specimen
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Blood
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Container
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EDTA (purple)
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Please collect DEDICATED 1 x EDTA.
Instructions for: Metro Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY.
Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.
Specimen must be marked as URGENT and received by 4pm on Fridays and prior to public holidays. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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4mL
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Frequency
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Monday - Friday
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These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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PNH
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Container ID
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LHW, EW, EWP, CH
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Storage Instructions
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Store specimen at room temperature
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Transport Instructions
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Transport at room temperature
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Additional Transport Instruction
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Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions DO NOT SPIN. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. Forward sample to the Heidelberg Laboratory, Flow Cytometry.
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception DO NOT SPIN. KEEP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. If a sample is collected outside of the specified collection timeframe, forward the sample to Flow Cytometry. |