Osmotic Fragility Erythrocyte (LABCORP)

Test Code

1231100801

Alias/See Also

LAB1134: RBC Fragility Incubated | LABCORP EAP: 284205

CPT Codes
85555x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: GREEN TOP- NAHEP (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A

Transport Temperature

Specimen Type: Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, green-top (heparin) tube, FFPE tissue block or slides, or tissue in RPMI or frozen Storage: Maintain blood, bone marrow or tissue in RPMI at 2(degrees)C -8(degrees)C, FFPE specimens at room temperature, tissue at -80(degrees)C Special Instructions: Please direct any questions regarding this test to customer service at 800-345-4363. Specimen Collection: Fresh tissue should be placed in RPMI medium or shipped frozen on dry ice. Small samples (eg, punch biopsies, fine- needle aspirates) will also be accepted. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested. Method: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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