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,

MUST BE TESTED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF 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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