Mayo Osmotic Fragility, Erythrocytes 

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** when ordering, please include test name under order comment **

Order under - SO MISC (EMREF)

** Please note that specimens can be sent to multiple labs as appropriate. Pre-approval needed prior auth,  please contact a Sendout specialist.

EPCH main lab Sendouts  ext: 45045 **
 



Test Code
FRAG (EMREF)


Preferred Specimen
4 ml lavender EDTA tube 
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Minimum Volume
2 ml EDTA lavender tube 


Instructions
**DO NOT ALIQUOT **


Transport Temperature
Immidiately Refrigerate 


Specimen Stability
72 hours 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed , or clotted blood specimen 


Setup Schedule
Monday -Thursday : 7:00 am- 2:00 pm


Performing Laboratory
Mayo 

Additional Information
Mayo


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.