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Fetomaternal Haemorrhage - Flow Cytometry (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

FMH - Flow Cytometry

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

FMF

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

FMH - flow cytometry should be sent out during normal business hours only. For samples received after 12pm on Fridays (or day before public holidays), please notify Lab Haematology Registrar or Consultant.

All samples should be sent out with the % & mL estimation by Kleihauer, if available.

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

This test is ordered by the haematology laboratory only.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Blood storage plastic tube:

3 hours at 20 ± 5°C.

1 week at 2-8°C.

Assay Frequency:

Weekdays

External Laboratory:

The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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