Hemolytic Anemia Evaluation
| Abbrev Code: | MMMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order 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. | ||
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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:
Control Sample:
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| 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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