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Alternative names, keywords |
PNH |
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Samples required |
Samples are stable for <48 hours. Not tested at weekends or Bank Holidays so samples must arrive at RSCH by 3pm on Fridays. |
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Test indications |
Requests through a Consultant Haematologist only. |
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Reference range |
Reference ranges not applicable - normal patients should have 0% PNH clones in both red cells and white cell populations. |
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Turnaround time |
Turnaround time 5 days (not tested at weekends or Bank Holidays). |
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Enquiries |
Haematology (Immunohaematology) |
EDTA blood (purple cap/ black cap ring, 4 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.