PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA
| Synonyms: | PNH |
| Computer Code: | (PNHFLR) |
| Specimen Collection: | Peripheral blood - lavender top tube (EDTA). |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport and maintain speciment at 2-8° C. Speciment must be received within 48 hours of draw. A normal control should be sent with the patient specimen. If this is not possible, please contact the CIL at 518-262-5367 within 4 hours of collection so that a normal can be collected. |
| Reference Values: | Complete panel will include: CD14, CD33, CD45, CD59, CD235a, and FLAER |
| Lab Code: | Cellular Immunology |
| Requisition: | CIL |
| Test Frequency: | Mon-Fri |
| Routine TAT: | 72 Hours |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 88184, 88185x5 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |