Test Directory

EMA Binding

Containers - Adult

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K2 EDTA KE Blood (Pink Top)
Volume Range

​2 x tubes, each with >1.5mls

Additive per Container

​EDTA

Containers - Child

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Paediatric Red Cap Tube 1.3ml
Volume Range

​1mL

Additive per Container

​EDTA

Reference ranges

N/A

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000

How to request

​Must be discussed and arranged with Haematology medical staff. Contact the Haematology Registrar on bleep #6466

Anticipated turnaround

​48 hours

What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

​Results are not phoned.

General additional information

​​This test is not accredited to ISO15189 at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.