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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Functional testing of red blood cell sensitivity to osmotic stress. Do not use to distinguish between spherocytes in hereditary spherocytosis and acquired autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Spectrophotometry
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Mon-Fri
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Green (sodium or lithium heparin) or lavender (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Transport 5mL whole blood. (Min: 1mL) Specimens should be refrigerated within 30 minutes after collection.
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Within normal curve limits.
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
For patients with acute hemolysis, a normal red cell osmotic fragility test result cannot exclude an osmotic fragility abnormality since the osmotically labile cells may be hemolyzed and not present. Recommend testing during a state of prolonged homeostasis with stable hematocrit.
Compliance Category
Standard
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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