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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Phenotype

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

PNH

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

EDTA 3 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 on ext 63075 before collecting.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (PMCC)

Additional Notes:

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 on ext 63075 before collecting.