Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:

Clinical Immunology

Test Name:

HEREDITARY SPHEROCYTOSIS - (B)

Test Code: HSFC

Clinical Information:

Note: This test replaces Osmotic Fragility Testing
AKA: EMA, Eosin 5 Meleimide, OF, Band 3 Protein by Flow

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

Specimen Required:

Blood: 4.0 mL

Pediatric Blood: 0.5 mL

Larger volume will allow for reflex/repeat testing if required.

Referral:

Requisition:

Reference Values:

13.6 - 16.0 MCF Units

Availability:

By Prior Arrangement Only

Call Immunology Lab (204-787-1986) at HSC to arrange testing (Monday - Thursday only) ; 2 day TAT