OSMOTIC FRAGILITY ERYTHROCYTE
Order Code ID
2039
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Whole Blood, Smears
Container Type
Sodium or Lith Hep Green, or lav
CPT Code
85555
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 Days
Minimum Volume
2 unfixed, air-dried, and unstained smears (Min: 2 Smears) AND 5.0 mL Whole Blood (Min: 1.0 mL)
LOINC
4667-2
LOINC Description
Osmotic fragility
Handling/Draw Instructions
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable. Rejection Criteria: Grossly hemolyzed specimens.
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