Hereditary Spherocytosis EMA Binding Assay
- Synonyms: HS
- LIS Mnemonic: HS
Collect
Lavendar (EDTA)
Volume Required
2.0 ml
Minimum Required
1.0 ml
Transport
Room temperature
Stability
Must deliver to Lab w/in 24hrs or by noon on Fri./before holiday.
Processing
Do NOT freeze or centrifuge. Store and deliver specimen at Room Temperature.
Unacceptable conditions
Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimen, specimen over 24 hours old
Days Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
Next day
CPT
88184, 85060
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Remarks
Phlebotomy will draw Monday-Thursday & 6:00am run only on Friday. Will not draw if ordered with Lymphocyte Cultures (Mitogen &/or Antigen).