Eosin-5-maleimide (EMA)
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Assay |
Eosin-5-maleimide (EMA) |
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Key Words |
Eosin-5-maleimide, EMA, spherocytosis, HS, pyropoikilocytosis, elliptocytosis |
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Specimen Collection |
EDTA, minimum 150µl |
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Referral |
This test is referred to another centre for analysis: |
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Turnaround time |
7 days from receipt at reference laboratory |
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Test indications |
Coombs-negative haemolytic anaemia, suspected hereditary spherocytosis or hereditary pyropoikilocytosis (severe hereditary elliptocytosis) |
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Interferences |
Contact referral laboratory for information |
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Reference Range |
Contact referral laboratory for information |
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Minimum retesting interval |
N/A |
