Platelet Crossmatch Incompatibility Screen
Abbrev Code: | PLTISC | ||
Order Code: | LAB3683 | Order Name: | PLT XM Incompatibility Screen |
Synonyms: | Platelet Incompatibility Screen | ||
Methodology: | Solid phase antibody detection | ||
CPT Codes: | 86904 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | Testing patient plasma for platelet antibody capable of reacting with selected apheresis platelet samples. | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 2-3 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | A Memorial Blood Center request form must accompany each sample. See Associated Links. To expedite delivery of the specimen at UMMC, send to Blood Banks; do not send to Sendouts, FRH and FSH use a courier to send the specimen directly to MBC. | ||
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Whole Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
Container: | Purple (EDTA) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Specimens more than 48 hours old. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator.
UMMC East and West send tube directly to blood bank. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Must arrive within 48 hours of collection. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Memorial Blood Center) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Number of incompatible units per number crossmatched. |
Use: | Detects patient platelet antibodies against selected apheresis platelets. |
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