PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA (PNH), CONFIRMATORY TEST; CD55 & CD59
This test is primarily used to evaluate the percentage of granulocytes in blood which express CD55 & CD59 and those which do not express them. These antigens are absent on the hemopoietic cells of patients suffering from PNH |
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![]() Report Delivery : Same day |
PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA (PNH), CONFIRMATORY TEST; CD55 & CD59
Test Code | P-03 |
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Test Description | **PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HEMOGLOBINURIA (PNH), CONFIRMATORY TEST; CD55 & CD59 |
Clinical Category | ANAEMIA |
Sample | 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in EDTA tube AND 3 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Sodium Heparin tube |
Method/Technology | Flow Cytometry |
Storage/Temp | |
Reporting Time | Daily |