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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) (FLAER)

Order Name PNH FLOW
Test Number: 9126105
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) (FLAER)
Flow cytometry  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 5 mL (0.5 mL) Whole Blood Dark Green No-Gel Heparin (Na or Li) Refrigerated
Instructions Specimen Type: Green-top (sodium heparin) tube (preferred) OR lavender-top (EDTA)
Specimen Stability: Ambient 2 day(s), Refrigerated 2 day(s), Frozen Unacceptable.
Rejection Criteria: Tissue specimens, frozen specimens, or specimens in formalin or other preservative are unacceptable.

 
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 2-7 Days  
Clinical Use Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an acquired hematologic disorder characterized by nocturnal hemoglobinuria, chronic hemolytic anemia, thrombosis, pancytopenia, and, in some patients, acute or chronic myeloid malignancies. 
Notes Tricore Test Code: FCPNH
CPT Code(s) 88184 ; 88185x4 ; 88187
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
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