Haemolysis Screen Test | Austin Pathology

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Haemolysis Screen

Alternate Names	Haemolysis testing, Red cell haemolysis testing, Haemolysis screen
Ordering Information	Tests for FBE, film, Reticulocytes, DAT, Haptoglobins, Lactate Dehydrogenase, Total Bilirubin.
Laboratory	Haematology
Specimen	Blood
Container	EDTA (purple) Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Additional Collection Instructions	4 mL EDTA tube + 5 mL serum gel tube
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Notes	Specimen for Reticulocytes should be < 6 hours old. Availability: FBE, FILM, Retics, DAT, LD, Bilirubin - Daily Haptoglobins - Monday to Friday
Reference Interval	See individual tests

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Test Code

HAEMS