HLH Syndrome

Assay |
HLH Syndrome Referral |
Key Words |
HLH, Haemophagocytic syndrome, Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis |
Specimen Collection |
Peripheral blood in EDTA (minimum 10mL) and serum sample (4.7mL brown top sample) |
Referral |
This test is referred to another centre for analysis: Level 5 Barclay House Great Ormond street Hospital London WC1N 3BH |
Turnaround time |
5 days from receipt at reference laboratory |
Test indications |
Genetic screening of congenital HLH with raised ferritin, thrombocytopaenia and hepatosplenomegaly |
Interferences |
Contact referral laboratory for information |
Reference Range |
Contact referral laboratory for information |
Minimum retesting interval |
N/A |