RBC Fragility

Test Name

RBC Fragility

Alternate Description

Osmotic Fragility

Availability

Setup: Mon - Fri

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top

Container Whole Blood Required

10 ml whole blood in a Sodium heparin Non Gel Green Top

Summary Test Name

RBC Fragility

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

5 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Keep whole blood refrigerated until shipped

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Report available: 2 days

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

Specify Incubated under Special Instructions on request form. Available Monday through Thursday, only. Must be received in the lab by 14:00 hours