Cd235acellsnfrbld
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 17221-3
- Short code
- CD235a
- Synonyms
- CD235a Cells NFr Bld
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- whole-blood
- Container
- EDTA (lavender top) or sodium heparin (green top) tube for flow cytometry analysis
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 0–120 years
- Method
- Flow cytometry using fluorescently labeled anti-CD235a (glycophorin A) antibodies to identify and enumerate erythroid lineage cells
- CPT
- 88184
- SNOMED
- 395124008
- Specimen volume
- 3-5 mL of whole blood; minimum 1 mL for pediatric samples
- Stability
- Specimen should be processed within 24-48 hours of collection when stored at room temperature (18-25°C). Refrigeration may affect antigen expression and is generally not recommended for flow cytometry specimens.
- Hemolysis max
- 0
- Lipemia max
- 0
- Icterus max
- 0
- TAT
- 24–72 hours
- Order
- routine
Reference range
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and clinical context. CD235a (glycophorin A) is expressed on erythroid precursor cells and mature red blood cells. Interpretation should consider clinical context, including evaluation for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) clones or erythroid dysplasia.N/A
No special patient preparation required. Recent transfusion history should be noted as it may affect erythroid cell populations.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy