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5564 : PNH by Flow Cytometry

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
PNH Test
Methodology:
Flow Cytometry
Clinical Utility:
Diagnostic for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH).

ORDERING:

Test Code:
5564-0
Turnaround Time:
1 DAY
Preferred Specimen:
5 mL Peripheral Blood - Green Top
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Peripheral Blood - Green Top 1 Refrigerate 2 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
GPB: Fill tube, invert 8-10 times (DO NOT SHAKE!)
Storage Transport Instructions:
Primary Instruction: GPB: Fill tube, invert 8-10 times (DO NOT SHAKE!)
Storage/Transport Instruction: Submit within 24 hrs of collection - time sensitive.
Specimen Comment:
Submit within 24hrs of collection, time sensitive
Alternative Specimen:
Peripheral Blood - Lavender Top, Lavender top- EDTA

Billing:

CPT Codes:
88184 x 1, 88185 x 7, 88187 x 1

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