Home
HelpTest Code LAB7759 PI-Linked Antigen
Aliases
PNH
PARAXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA
FLAER
Performing Section
Immunology/Flow
Specimen Type
Whole Blood:
Purple Top -EDTA
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 3.0 mL
Minimum: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Submit whole blood -DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Store and send ambient.
Sample must received into the lab Monday-Friday(before noon). Do not send sample on Friday (after noon), Saturday, Sunday or holidays.
TAT
Routine: 48 hours
STAT: 8 hours
CPT
CPT code will vary based on markers identified during processing.
Special Collection Notes
Mix sample well after collection to prevent specimen clotting.
Additional Notes
Testing must be completed within 24 hours of collection.
Method
Flow Cytometry
Purpose/Principle
Flow cytometric analysis of RBC and WBC paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) phenotypes.
Temperature
Ambient
Sample Stability
Ambient: 24 hours
Test/Batch Schedule
Monday-Friday Noon
Test Components
RBC Type II
RBC Type III
RBC Type II + III
CD14
CD15
CD24
CD45
CD64
FLAER
CD235a
CD59
Reference Range
CD140-100 %
CD15
0-100 %
CD24
0-100 %
CD45
Negative, Dim, Moderate, Bright
CD64
0-100 %
FLAER
0-100 %
CD235a
0-100 %
CD59
0-100 %