| Laboratory: | Hematology |
| Test Name: |
HEMOGLOBLINOPATHY INVESTIGATION - (B)
Test Code:
HEL
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| Clinical Information: |
Test performed at: St. Boniface General Hospital, Hematology
Referrals must include results from a CBC, a freshly made unstained peripheral blood film, and a sample (or results) for ferritin assay, with a completed requisition with clinical information and ordering physician contact information. Samples should be stored and shipped at refrigerated temperature. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Devices:
2 - 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 ALSO require 1 - Li Heparin 4 mL for Ferritin - And -
3 - 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
Neonates: 3 EDTA Microtainers only (no ferritin testing)
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| Specimen Required: |
Blood: 12.0 mL
Pediatric Blood: 2.7 mL
For pediatric and neonate collections, collect capillary blood. |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
See Report.
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| More Information: |
Forward to SBH Hematology, L4006. Samples should be stored and shipped at refrigerated temperature. Clinical information section of the requisition must be completed. Samples for electrophoresis must be less than 5 days from the time of collection.
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