- Test Name
- Osmotic Fragility Panel
- Aliases
- Osmotic Fragility Panel
- Provincial Mnemonic
- OSMFRP
- LOINC Test Code
- XNLOO150-3
- Description and Primary Use
- For determination of RBC membrane protein deficiencies such as Hereditary Spherocytosis.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- Maximum 5 days
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires:
- Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- Clinical Hematologist
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Collected Monday to Thursday only. Lavender (EDTA) sample.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Hematology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 28-May-19