- Test Name
- Osmotic Fragility
- Aliases
- Provincial Mnemonic
- OSMFRP
- LOINC Test Code
- XNL00150-3
- Description and Primary Use
- Evaluation of suspected heredity spherocytosis associated with hemolytic anemia.
- Reorder interval
- TAT
- 96 hours (test is sent out of province)
- Test Cost
- Tier
- 3 - Special Authorization Required (See Required Consultation)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Requires pre-approval by Clinical Hematolgist/Laboratory Hematologist/Hematopathologist
- Required Consultations
- Clinical Hematolgist/Laboraotry Hematologist/Hematopathologist
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Call lab before collection, samples collected on Monday and Tuesdays only.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 28-May-19