Test Directory

Haemolytic Screen

Containers - Adult

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Red Cap Tube EDTA KE 2.7ml
Volume Range
>1.5ml
Additive per Container
EDTA

Containers - Child

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Pink Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range
​>0.5ml
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