Platelet Crossmatch Incompatibility Screen
| Sunquest Code: | PLTISC | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3683 | Epic Name: | PLT XM Incompatibility Screen |
| Synonyms: | Platelet Incompatibility Screen | ||
| Methodology: | Solid phase antibody detection | ||
| 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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