Methodology
Spectrophotometric
Synonyms
Osmotic Fragility
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; Received PST; Recieved clotted
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
Comments
Quest will incubate the specimen for 24 hours.
CPT Codes
85557
Revised
05-29-19
Initials
SL