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Test Code HSEMA Flow Cytometry - HS EMA Binding Test

Important Note

**Refer to FCM Flow Chart for ordering guide**

 

Testing is performed on fresh sample and samples should be dispatched to reach Flow Lab from Monday to Friday noon at the latest for processing during office hours on weekdays only. As such, do not dispatch samples on eve of Public Holiday, Saturday and Sunday.

Specimen Requirements

Fresh specimen required

Specimen Type: Peripheral Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Volume: 3mL
Minimum Volume: 1mL
Collection Instructions: Specimen must be sent to the lab immediately upon collection AND reach the lab by 12pm on working days, Mon-Fri.

Reference Interval

See laboratory report

Days and Times Performed

Office hours, Monday – Thursday. TAT 20 working days

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Service Code

0012662

Update

Last updated 22/10/2024

Added new test info

Unacceptable Condition

Haemolysis Mild reject; Gross reject
Icterus NA
Lipaemia NA
Others Clotted; Frozen

 

 

Specimen Stability

 ** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **

 

Specimen Type:

Whole Blood

 Ambient (Prederred) 24 hours
Refrigerate 72 hours
Frozen NA

 

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Flow Cytometry, 67724016

Useful For

Detection of band 3 protein deficiency in Hereditary Spherocytosis

Test Info

This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.

 

Reagent(s) used in this test is/are ordered through HSA’s Special Access Route, which provides interim access without full registration.

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