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Fetomaternal Haemorrhage - Flow Cytometry

Alternative Names:

FMH - Flow Cytometry

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

FLW

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

FMH- Kleihauer is requested on a different code.

FMH - flow cytometry will be requested by the morphology of flow scientists or the laboratory Haematology registrar/consultant. Outside of this group, please discuss with Lab Haematology Registrar or Consultant.

Flow scientist to allocate appropriate panel (FMI) as per WI072.

Specimen Types:

EDTA

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect Mon to Fri (on non-public holidays only).

This test is ordered by the haematology laboratory only.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Blood storage plastic tube:

3 hours at 20 ± 5°C.

1 week at 2-8°C.

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

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