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Flow Cytometry (HIV and Cell Markers) (page 5 of 5)<br />

Test Specimen Type Key<br />

Factors<br />

affecting<br />

tests<br />

Notes<br />

Urinary Haemosiderin 10mls urine None Haemosiderin can persist in the<br />

urine for weeks following a<br />

haemolytic episode<br />

Out of hours<br />

service<br />

Time Limit<br />

for<br />

requesting<br />

additional<br />

tests from<br />

time of<br />

venesection<br />

No service provided Within 24<br />

hours<br />

Turnaround<br />

time from<br />

receipt of<br />

sample (in<br />

working days)<br />

48 hrs + 2<br />

working days for<br />

report by Haem<br />

SpR<br />

Pleural or Ascites fluid<br />

1ml fluid in sterile<br />

container<br />

If sample is<br />

more than<br />

24 hours<br />

Please contact flow cytometry<br />

staff when sending.<br />

No service provided Within 24<br />

hours<br />

24 hours.<br />

HAEM-PD-UserHbook V8 Haematology and Blood Transfusion User Handbook Page 33 of 38<br />

Authors: Karen Orfinada (Senior Biomedical Scientist)<br />

Sally McDonald (Senior Biomedical Scientist) Authorised by: Dave Barnett Review Date: August 2015

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