PNH investigation by flow cytometry

Test Name
PNH investigation by flow cytometry
Test Code
SAPNH3
Specimen Type

Lithium Heparin preferably (or EDTA) Please note - Bone Marrow CANNOT be used for this test

Minimum Volume
2 mL
Comments

This test is performed by detecting presence of CD59 positive cells using flow cytometry.

 Laboratory Notes: DO NOT SPIN.

 SEND SAME DAY AS COLLECTION.

 Notify testing laboratory that specimen is being sent.

Assay Performed
Department of Pathology
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre Building Level 4
305 Grattan St Melbourne 3000
VIC
(03) 8559 7284
 
 
 
 
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