Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation


Abbrev Code:MMMISC   
Order Code:LAB4909Order Name:Send Outs Misc Test
Methodology:Varies
CPT Codes: 82657 x1, 84220 x1, 85060 x1, 85557 x1, 82955 x1, 83020 x1, 83021 x1, 83068 x1
Test Includes:This is a consultative evaluation in which the case will be evaluated and appropriate tests performed, at an additional charge, and the results interpreted.
Turnaround Time:Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3-25 days.
Special Instructions:A signed informed consent in the patient's medical record is required; the consent should not be sent to the laboratory. The link to the Genetic Testing Consent Forms is provided as a convenience for the providers and genetic counselors. Samples must be received at the testing laboratory within 72 hours of collection. The patient's age and sex are required.
Associated Links:

Genetic Testing Consent Form


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Blood
Optimal Volume:8 mL purple (EDTA) AND 12 mL Yellow (ACD) AND two peripheral blood smears, Wright stained or fixed in absolute methanol. A 4 mL purple (EDTA) normal control must be sent with the patient's sample. See collection instructions for additional information.
Minimum\Peds Volume:3 mL purple (EDTA) AND 5 mL Yellow (ACD) AND two peripheral blood smears, Wright stained or fixed in absolute methanol. A 4 mL purple (EDTA) normal control must be sent with the patient's sample. See collection instructions for additional information.
Container:Purple (EDTA), Microscope slides, Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory
Collection Instructions:
Patient Sample:
  1. Immediately refrigerate specimens after draw.
  2. Send specimens in original tubes. Do not aliquot.
  3. Prepare smears.
  4. Rubber band the patient specimen and control vial together.


Control Sample:
  1. Draw a control specimen from a normal (healthy), unrelated, nonsmoking person at the same time as the patient.
  2. Label clearly on outer-most label normal control.
  3. Immediately refrigerate specimen after draw.
  4. Send specimen in original container tube. Do not aliquot.
  5. Rubber band the patient specimen and control vial together.
   
Causes for Rejection:Grossly hemolyzed samples. Samples sent without control sample or peripheral blood smears.


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Do not process. Send specimens in original containers.
Shipping Instructions:Ship at refrigerated temperature to arrive at testing laboratory within 72 hours of collection.
Stability:72 hours refrigerated.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (Mayo Medical Laboratories)
Referral Lab number:HAEV1


Interpretive

Reference Range:By report.
Use:Evaluation of hemolytic anemias of obscure cause.


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