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Haemolysis Screen
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Alternate Names
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Haemolysis testing, Red cell haemolysis testing, Haemolysis screen
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Ordering Information
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Tests for FBE, film, Reticulocytes, DAT, Haptoglobins, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Total Bilirubin. |
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Laboratory
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Haematology
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Specimen
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Blood
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Container
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EDTA (purple)
Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
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Additional Collection Instructions
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4 mL blood in an EDTA tube + 5 mL blood in a SERUM gel tube or in a LITHIUM HEPARIN gel tube. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None
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Notes
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Specimen for Reticulocytes should be < 6 hours old. |
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Reference Interval
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See individual tests |
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Test Code
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HAEMS
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Opt. Container
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Lithium Heparin - Gel (mint green)
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