Test Method
Flow Cytometry
Disease / Condition
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Disease Abbreviation
PNH
CPT Codes
88184x1
88185x2
88185x2
Test Description
CD235a, CD59, CD45
Specimen Requirements
- Peripheral blood: 3 mL in EDTA (purple top) preferred, should be processed within 24 hours
Storage & Transport
Ship specimen the same day with refrigerated (not frozen) cold pack. Specimen must be processed within 24 hours.
Label all tubes with at least two unique patient identifiers. Identifiers include name, DOB, specimen ID# or medical record#.
Label all tubes with at least two unique patient identifiers. Identifiers include name, DOB, specimen ID# or medical record#.
Turnaround time
24 hours
Level of Service
Global