Pathology Handbook

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Recent changes for Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

Recent changes for Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
4th March 2024	Alternative names		HLH familial panel

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

Alternative Names:

HLH familial panel

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

HLC

Registration Instructions:

Must be approved by Head of Diagnostic Haematology or delegate prior to ordering test.

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Do Not Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Specimen can be stored at 4^oC if it is to be shipped within 3 days of collection. If shipping is going to be delayed the whole specimen (not an aliquot) must be frozen at -20^oC.

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Blueprint Genetics

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Pathology Handbook

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Alternative names

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis