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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.

Laboratory Code

LAB3040787

Specimen Requirements

Fresh specimen required

Specimen Type: Peripheral Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Preferred Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Specimen must be sent to the lab immediately upon collection on Monday - Friday (excluding Public Holiday) AND reach the lab by 12pm on Friday and Public Holiday eve.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Whole Blood
Ambient 24 hours (preferred)
Refrigerate 72 hours
Frozen Not available

Methodology

Flow Cytometry

Days and Times Performed

Monday – Friday (excluding Public Holiday), TAT 7 - 9 days

Specimen Condition

Haemolysis Reject
Icterus OK
Lipaemia OK
Others: Clotted or frozen specimen Reject

Reference Interval

See laboratory report

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Flow Cytometry, 67724016

Useful For

Detection of band 3 protein deficiency in Hereditary Spherocytosis

Service Code

12662

Update

Last updated 16/04/2025

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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