Eosin-5-Maleimide Dye Binding Assay for Hereditary Spherocytosis (EMA)
Sample Reqs
A (min 0.5ML)
Turnaround
2 days
Special instructions
Recent transfusion will affect interpretation of result.
This test is performed Monday – Thursday and samples must be received by Manual Haematology (Red Cells) within 48 hours of being taken.
It is advised that a ‘traveling control should accompany sample if being sent by post.
Sample type guide
A
Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/10ml(10ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)
Additional information
Please send samples to:
Health Services Laboratories, Manual Haematology (Red Cells), Halo Level 2, The Halo Building, 1 Mabledon Place , London WC1H 9AX
For requests that are for DNA analysis only, see HSL Genetics
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Last-updated: 12/08/22