Plasmalogens washed red cells

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

SENB

Turnaround Time

6 weeks

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1.5

Aliquot Instructions

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Aliquot Instructions 1.5 mL freshly washed red cells. See below for preparation steps.

Test Method

to be entered

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Full clinical summary required.

Preparation of washed red cells to be done within 48 hrs of collection:

Spin EDTA or Heparinised blood. Remove plasma and buffy layer. Add normal saline, mix packed red cells, re-spin, remove top saline layer. Repeat the above wash steps twice more remove saline and freeze packed red cells. Please state on form "washed RBC's "

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