Pathology Handbook

PNH Flow Cytometry (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

PMC

Registration Instructions:

Specimen should only be collected Monday through to Thursday. Test may be performed up to 48 hours of collection. If the specimen is collected prior to a public holiday the specimen must be in the laboratory prior to midday.

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Specimen should only be collected Monday through to Thursday. Test may be performed up to 48 hours of collection.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Time critical - do not delay handling !
Do Not Centrifuge

Test may be performed up to 48 hours of collection.

External Laboratory:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (PMCC)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature