PNH Screening

Test Information

Test Name

PNH Screening

Synonyms

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria; CD59; CD157

Price

$270.00

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. Lakes area Monday - Thursday AM collection only. Waikato & other Bay of Plenty area Monday - Thursday collection.

Processing Information

Registration Code

FLBL

Notes

DO NOT centrifuge; whole blood required
DO NOT share sample; dedicated tube required
EDTA cannot be shared with CBC

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

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