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 Recent changes for Eosin-5-Maleimide

Recent changes for Eosin-5-Maleimide
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2nd November 2023
Alternative names

E5M

E5M, HEREDITARY SPHEROCYTOSIS SCREEN, EOSIN 5 MALEIMIDE FOR HS, EMA BINDING, HS Screen

Collection & Request Instructions

Do not collect on a Friday as Friday samples MUST reach the laboratory by 1pm.

 

Specimen should be collected pre-transfusion.

Collect Mon-Thursday anytime. FRIDAY samples must be collected to reach the MONASH laboratory before 1.00 pm  Test should reach MONASH Immunology on the same day as collection to be performed within 24 hours of collection.

 

Frequency

Daily

Weekdays

Eosin-5-Maleimide

Alternative Names:E5M
HEREDITARY SPHEROCYTOSIS SCREEN
EOSIN 5 MALEIMIDE FOR HS
EMA BINDING
HS Screen
Laboratory:Haematology
Test Code:E5M
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 3 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Only by consult with Lab Haematology Registrar

Specimen should be collected pre-transfusion.

Collect Mon-Thursday anytime. FRIDAY samples must be collected to reach the MONASH laboratory before 1.00 pm  Test should reach MONASH Immunology on the same day as collection to be performed within 24 hours of collection.

 

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Send to lab immediately

Store sample at 4C and send sample as soon as possible upto 24hrs.

Friday samples must reach the MONASH laboratory by 1pm

Assay Frequency:Weekdays
External Laboratory:Monash Pathology