Platelet Antibody, Drug Dependent
| Abbrev Code: | PAIGDD | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3658 | Order Name: | Platelet Antibody Drug Dependent |
| Synonyms: | Drug Dependent Platelet Antibody | ||
| Methodology: | Flow cytometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86022 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Platelet antibody detection in the presence and absence of the suspected drug. There are additional charges for testing more than one drug. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3-4 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | For heparin dependent platelet antibody test, refer to Platelet Heparin Antibody Aggregation Study. See separate test order for Abciximab (RePro) Dependent Platelet Antibody. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 10 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Specimen must be collected no later than 4 days following cessation of drug. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 5 mL, 1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 7 days refrigerated; for longer storage freeze. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Versiti) |
| Referral Lab number: | 9000 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | No drug-dependent platelet antibodies detected. (Fluorescence Ratio <2.0) |
| Use: | Diagnose drug induced immune thrombocytopenia. |
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