PNH Screening

Test Information

Test Name

PNH Screening

Synonyms

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria; CD59; CD157

Price

$325.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Heparin (Whole blood) & EDTA (Whole Blood)

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

2 days

Collection Information

Availability

Whakatane area Monday - Wednesday collection only. PLR area Monday - Thursday AM collection only. PLT Monday - Wednesday collection only. Waikato & other Bay of Plenty area Monday - Thursday collection.

Processing Information

Registration Code

FLBL

Notes

DO NOT centrifuge; whole blood required
Dedicated EDTA is preferred but shared EDTA is acceptable

Note - HAMS test/ Acidified serum test no longer available. Recommend flow cytometry for diagnosis of PNH.

Site Specific Notes

- Rotorua

Thursdays: If received after 9am - please send to WHL via PLW

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Send Away Notes

Must reach WHL by 11am Friday

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/704/pnh-screening