Osmotic Fragility, Erythrocyte
| CPT Code(s): | 85555 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Green (sodium or lithium heparin) or Lavender (EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Transport 2 unfixed, air-dried, and unstained smears to accompany the collected blood (smears should be made from the blood submitted) (Min: 2 smears). AND 5 mL whole blood (Min: 1 mL). Specimens should be refrigerated within 30 minutes after collection.. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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