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General
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Clinical Use:
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Assists in suspected neutropenia associated with Duffy null phenotype. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Duffy Antigen Typing, Fya / Fyb Phenotype, |
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Code:
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DUFFY |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Deliver sample to Transfusion Medicine laboratory as soon as possible.
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Hyperlink:
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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 (PINK), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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3y to Adult: 6mL
4m to 2y: 3mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Specimen labels and request forms must be signed by the collector with Date and Time specified as per minimum requirements for Clinical Samples and Request Form. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Refer all samples to Transfusion to determine testing suitability.
| Sample Stability |
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18 - 25°C |
2 - 8°C |
-20°C |
| Whole Blood (EDTA) |
Up to 48 hours |
Up to 7 days |
N/A |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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See above |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled.
Samples that require distribution to another site or pathology provider must be placed into a clear biohazard bag with a white transport label applied clearly indicating the destination. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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| Transfusion |
Haematology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8005 |
| Transfusion |
Haematology |
King Edward Memorial Hospital |
6458 2748 |
| Transfusion |
Haematology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4018 |
| Transfusion |
Haematology |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 2409 |
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Last Updated : 20-06-2023 13:27 |