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Blood Test Information

HS screen
(a.k.a Hereditary Spherocytosis screen)
minimum sample volume required ~ 4ml

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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.

 
 

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