Haemolytics tests
Here is a list of the haemolytics tests carried out by the
Haematology department, together with specimen requirements and the
estimated time it will take to produce a result.
The results availability times given here represent the time
generally required to produce a result following receipt of the
sample in the laboratory. Sample transport times are not
included.
Where appropriate, if a result is required the same day samples
must be received sufficiently early to allow completion of the
test. Contact the lab if the test you require is not listed.
Inform the laboratory if a test is to be performed urgently.
These tests are available during the normal working day. See a
list of
haematology tests available outside core working
hours.
For further advice or information call 0161 276 4689.
All requests for genetic diagnosis in haemoglobinopathy which
are approved under the NW SHA Indications for Genetic Diagnosis of
Haemoglobinopathy algorithm are centrally funded. Find associated
forms and guidance from the Manchester Haemoglobinopathy
Diagnostic Service.
For haemoglobinopathy genetic studies, contact Dr Steve Keeney,
Molecular Diagnostics Centre, 0161 276 4809.
For Red Cell Haemolytic Screen contact the laboratory on 0161
276 4689.
Test |
Specimen requirements |
Urgent results available (from time of receipt in
lab)
Inform the lab if a test is to be performed
immediately |
Non-urgent results available (from time of receipt in
lab) |
Report available |
Can be performed at Central site |
Can be performed at Trafford |
Urgent/pre-operative HbS screening test (Pts > 1 yr
old) |
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.2ml red cap EDTA - inform the laboratory if a
test is to be perfomed urgently]
|
30min |
24hr |
10-14 workdays |
Yes |
Yes |
Routine Haemoglobinopathy
Screening |
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.2ml red cap EDTA - inform the laboratory if a
test is to be perfomed urgently]
|
N/A |
10 workdays |
10-14 workdays
|
No
|
Yes
|
Universal Antenatal Haemoglobinopathy Screening
|
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.2ml red cap EDTA - inform the laboratory if a
test is to be perfomed urgently]
|
Provisional report: 3 workdays |
5 workdays |
7 workdays |
No |
Yes |
DNA Testing for the Haemoglobinopathies
(North West Genetic Diagnostic Service for
Haemoglobinopathy)
|
4 x 3.4ml EDTA |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
No |
G6PD Screen |
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.2ml red cap EDTA - inform the laboratory if a
test is to be perfomed urgently]
|
Within 4 hours
Inform the laboratory if a test is to be performed urgently.
Telephone the laboratory - samples screened on Fridays by
arrangement with laboratory.
|
3 workdays |
5 workdays |
Yes |
No |
G6PD Assay (if screen gives intermediate or reduced result)
|
1x 3.4ml red cap EDTA
[1x 1.2ml red cap EDTA - inform the laboratory if a
test is to be perfomed urgently]
|
N/A |
3 workdays |
5 workdays |
Yes |
No |