REF MISC
Hereditary Spherocytosis
Synonyms:
RBC Band 3 Protein Reduction in Hereditary Spherocytosis
EMA
EOSN-5-MALEIMIDE
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
4 mL and 1 slide (Ref Lab will make slide and stain)
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL and 1 slide (Ref Lab will make slide and stain)
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - unacceptable
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 3 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Clotted or hemolyzed specimens. Specimens older than 7 days.
CPT Codes:
88184
Method:
Qualitative Flow Cytometry