Platelet Antibody Screen & Identification
| Sunquest Code: | PABS | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3655 | Epic Name: | Platelet Antibody Screen and ID |
| Synonyms: | Antibody Identification, Platelet | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| Test Includes: | Platelet antibody identification. If platelet antibodies are detected, antibody identification is done at an additional charge. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | If a UMMC-U patient is suspected to be refractory to platelet transfusions, contact the Blood Bank at 612-273-5367.
To expedite delivery of specimen to American Red Cross - samples will be shipped out by Blood Bank. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature, within 48 hours.
Must include a completed request form (or ARC Connect request) with sample. Do not send to Sendouts. Blood Bank will coordinate delivery directly to American Red Cross. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (American Red Cross, North Central Blood Services (ARC)) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | HLA Class 1 Antibody Screen: Negative; Platelet Antibody Screen: Negative |
| Use: | Detect platelet reactive antibodies seen in neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia, post-transfusion purpura, autoimmune thrombocytopenia, and with transfusion-associated platelet refractoriness. |
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