Test Directory

Haemolytic Screen

Containers - Adult

S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 2.6 ml, cap red, diameter 13 mm
S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 2.6 ml, cap red, diameter 13 mm
Additive per Container

EDTA

Containers - Child

S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 1.2 ml, cap red, diameter 8 mm
S-Monovette EDTA K3E, 1.2 ml, cap red, diameter 8 mm
Additive per Container

​EDTA

Reference ranges

For reference ranges, please refer to individual tests, as detailed below. ​

Laboratory Site

WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1000

Transport arrangements

Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Sample MUST be recieved within 24 hours of collection

Sample storage arrangements

Room Temperature

How to request

TRAK / Request form

Availability

Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00
Please contact the laboratory for urgent samples outside of routine hours.

Anticipated turnaround

4 Hours

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

Positive Haemolytic Screens will be reviewed by a member of the medical team who will contact the appropriate department if necessary. Please provide a telephone/ bleep number.

General additional information

The Haemolytic Screen compirises

  • FBC
  • Blood Film Examination
  • Reticulocyte Count
  • DAT