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PI Linked Antigen

Test Code
PILINK


Alias/See Also
CD55/CD59, PNH Test


Preferred Specimen
3 mL ACD solution B whole blood


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA whole blood


Instructions
Must reach reference lab within 72 hours of collection.


Transport Container
Original collection vial


Transport Temperature
Ambeint


Specimen Stability
Ambeint 72 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis


Report Available
2-4 days


Reference Range
An interpretive report will be provided.


Clinical Significance
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an acquired hematologic disorder characterized by nocturnal hemoglobinuria, chronic hemolytic anemia, thrombosis, pancytopenia and, in some patients, acute or chronic myeloid malignancies.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.