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Autohaemolysis

Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:AUTOHAEM
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
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Adults Volume or Mass:20 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Only performed after consultation with a Haematologist and then by appointment (ext 63075) Mon, Tues or Wednesday Only.

2x10ml of blood in  special (sterile, preservative-free) sodium heparin tubes obtained from Haematology

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:At 37'C
Additional Notes:

Reference Ranges: After 48 hrs incubation at 37'C

Without Added Glucose     0.2-2.0% Lysis                         With added Glucose           0.0-0.9 % Lysis