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Laboratory:

Clinical Immunology

Test Name:

PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA - (B)

Test Code: PNH

Clinical Information:

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	1 - EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection EDTA 4 mL NO GEL Tube(s) - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 367861
Alternate Device:	1 - Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Microtainer(s) - EDTA, NO GEL (0.5 mL) to fill line Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 363706 - (1.0 mL total volume)

A Complete Blood Count (CBC) result from the same collection date must also be supplied with the sample.

Specimen Required:

Blood: 4.0 mL

Pediatric Blood: 1.0 mL

Referral:

Requisition:

Reference Values:

A descriptive report will be issued.

Availability:

Weekdays, by Prior Arrangement Only

Please ensure early morning collection and delivery to HSC as soon as possible so that analysis can be performed within 48 hours of collection.