Osmotic Fragility

Test Code

OSMF

Specimen Name

Osmotic Fragility

CPT Codes

  • 85557

Collect

EDTA Whole Blood - 1 from patient and 1 control

Stability

Refrigerated 72 hours

Volume

5 mLs

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed Monday through Saturday - Reported 3-5 days

Components

Additional Information

Must be received at PSPC same day as collected. Only collect Monday through Thursday. https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/-/media/it-mmfiles/Special-Instructions/A/6/3/benign-hematology-test-request-form

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