OSMOTIC FRAGILITY(DHMC)

Message
SENDOUT/DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK/MAYO CLINIC LABORATORIES


Test Code
OSMOTIC FRAGILITY


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
20mLs


Instructions
DRAW 5 LAV TOP TUBES, PLACE IN A STYROFOAM CONTAINER MARKED DHMC FOR COURIER. *** THIS MUST BE SCHEDULED WITH DHMC FOR EARLY A.M. PROCESSING. PATHOLOGIST CONSULTATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TEST!!


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBES


Transport Temperature
ROOM TEMP


Setup Schedule
MONDAY-SATURDAY


Report Available
2-5 DAYS


Reference Range
≥12 months:

0.50 g/dL NaCl (unincubated): 3-53% hemolysis

0.60 g/dL NaCl (incubated): 14-74% hemolysis

0.65 g/dL NaCl (incubated): 4-40% hemolysis

0.75 g/dL NaCl (incubated): 1-11% hemolysis



Reference values have not been established for patients who are <12 months of age.


Performing Laboratory
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER-LEBANON, NH-> MAYO CLINIC LABORATORIES- ROCHESTER

Additional Information
OSMOTIC FRAGILITY


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.