OSM FRAG
Osmotic Fragility, Erythrocytes
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3578
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood AND 2 unfixed smears
Preferred Volume:
5 mL whole blood AND 2 unfixed, unstained smears
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
Collect Monday through Wednesday only!
Specimen Processing:
REFRIGERATE SPECIMENS WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF COLLECTION.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - unacceptable
Refrigerated - 72 hours
Room temperature - unacceptable
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples that are grossly hemolyzed, or received frozen or at room temperature will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
85555 - Osmotic Fragility Erythrocyte (EAP 30021328)
Method:
Spectrophotometry