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Clinical Information
Manual RBC morphologic evaluation for acanthocytes which can be seen with liver disease, post-splenectomy, severe malnutrition, McLeod phenotype, rare hereditary disorders such as chorea-acanthosis syndrome, etc.
Synonym
- PACANTH
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Rejection Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Clotted specimens
Method Description
Manual
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
May be up to 4 days if path review is performed.
Reporting Name
Acanthocytes