HS screen
(a.k.a Hereditary Spherocytosis screen)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml
Tube type: EDTA
Special instructions
Contact Haem consultant before requesting
Contact Laboratory before requesting
Reference range
NEG
Linked to
Osmotic fragility
Turnaround Time
7
days
Department: Haematology
Clinical Application
Use as part of haemolytic screen or when hereditary spherocytosis is suspected.