Sample type: See Notes

Test name: PNH Immunophenotyping a.k.a. paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria

Special precautions & notes: Peripheral blood only, the test cannot be performed on bone marrow

Reference range: Percentage PNH clone in red cells, granulocytes and monocytes.

Container: EDTA (Lavender top)

Ideal volume (mL): 3 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Immunology

Section: Immunophenotyping

Turnaround time: 4 working days

Method:

Flow cytometry

Further information: EQA: UK NEQAS PNH