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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Phenotype (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

PMC

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 4 mL
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Sample should be taken before transfusion.

Specimens must be kept at room temperature and must be less than 24hours old.

Specimens should be sent to the Haematology Laboratory on Mondays to Thursdays between 0900-1730 hrs. Outside these hours liase with the Haemtology Registrar before collecting.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (PMCC)

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature