RBC Band 3 Protein Reduction in Hereditary Spherocytosis
Order Name
RBC Band 3 Red
Test Number: 6905135
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6905135
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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RBC Band 3 Protein Reduction in Hereditary Spherocytosis
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Quantitative Flow Cytometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 4 mL and 1 slide (0.5 mL and 1 slide) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 4 mL and 1 slide (0.5 mL and 1 slide) | Whole Blood | Sodium Heparin (Green Top / No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 4 mL and 1 slide (0.5 mL and 1 slide) | Whole Blood | Lithium Heparin (Dark Green Top / No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or green-top (heparin) tube AND a Wright stained slide Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Special Instructions: Testing referred to ARUP TC 2008460 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 3 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 8 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 818987 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 818987 |
| CPT Code(s) | 88184 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |