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Hereditary Spherocytosis

Source Blood

 
Mnemonic HS

 
Specimen Requirements Adult: 1 x 8.5 mL yellow top ACD"A" tube AND 2 x 4 mL lavender top EDTA tubes

Pediatric: 1 x 1.8 mL blue top sodium citrate tube AND 2 x 3 mL short-draw lavender top EDTA tubes


Whole blood

 
Specimen Handling DO NOT centrifuge specimens or freeze.

Extra-regional:
Ship at 4ºC. Call Flow Cytometry at 403-944-4771 for shipping instructions.

 
Additional Information Test includes Complete Blood Count (CBC), Reticulocyte Count (RETIC), and Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT).

Test booking is no longer required.

Please indicate RBC transfusion history on requisition. Do NOT test if RBC transfusion within 3 months.

 
Testing Location Flow Cytometry
Testing Frequency Weekly: Mondays
Alternate Name(s) Osmotic Fragility - Erythrocyte, Red Blood Cell Osmotic Fragility, Erythrocyte Fragility
Reference Interval