Neonatal Alloimmune thrombocytopenia Initial Maternal Samples Only - LG5728
| Sunquest Code: | LSMISC | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB4909 | Epic Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Synonyms: | NAIT | ||
| Methodology: | PCR and fluorescent hydrolysis probes, platelet antibody bead array (PABA) and flow cytometry | ||
| Test Includes: | Platelet Antigen Genotyping Panel and Platelet Antibody Identification Panel including maternal sample crossmatched with maternal platelets. Order this test when the father is not available for testing. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 10 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Send both yellow ACD whole blood specimen and serum. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 30 mL whole blood Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube and 20 mL plain red (no gel). |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 20 mL whole blood Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube and 6.2 mL plain red (no gel). |
| Container: | Red (no gel), Yellow (ACD, Solution A) tube available from laboratory |
| Collection Instructions: | Send both whole blood yellow ACD tube and serum. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process whole blood yellow ACD tube. Centrifuge and aliquot 10 mL, 3 mL minimum. Store both in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. Protect whole blood from freezing. |
| Stability: | Whole blood: 4 days refrigerated.
Serum: 7 days refrigerated; for longer storage freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Versiti) |
| Referral Lab number: | 5303 |
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