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General
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Clinical Use:
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For the diagnosis of structural abnormalities of platelets in a whole blood sample. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested Monday-Friday 0800-1600.
No after hours service is available. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Electron Microscopy (Platelets), Platelets (EM), |
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Code:
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EM |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Deliver sample to laboratory immediately following collection.
Send sample at ambient temperature; DO NOT refrigerate. |
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Reference Interval:
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Not Applicable
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), Sodium Citrate-3.2% (BLUE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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9mL EDTA + 4ml Sodium Citrate |
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Collection Instructions:
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Sample should preferably be collected at QEII. Please collect sample before midday to ensure sample processing. |
Processing Requirements
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Processing Instructions:
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Do not refrigerate sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1 x 9ml EDTA and 1 x 4ml Sodium Citrate |
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Stability:
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2 hours ambient |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample at ambient temperature; DO NOT refrigerate. |
Testing Locations
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Last Updated : 27-05-2025 10:55 |