Auto Immune Haemolysis Workup

Haematology

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Description

Patients suspected of anaemia due to auto-antibody mediated red cell destruction, should be investigated to establish the type of antibody responsible for destruction.

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Indications

Anaemia due to suspected red cell auto-antibodies. Patient details to be discussed with Haematology Registrar at time of request.

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Sample Type

Plasma (EDTA 6.0ml Pink) �2, Serum (Plain 6.0ml Red)

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Reference Range

N/A

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Turnaround Time

Within 1 day

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Testing Frequency

As Required

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External Notes

Samples should be sent to blood bank, these will then be referred to NHSBT Sheffield Red Cell Immunohaematology laboratory (RCI).

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Patient Preparation

N/A

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References

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See Also

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