Test Entry - Detail

Platelet Antibody Investigation


General
  Clinical Use: Detection of platelet antibodies may assist in the diagnosis of autoimmune platelet disorders. It also enables the provision of compatible platelets for thrombocytopenic patients.
For investigation of Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopaenia (NAIT) please contact the testing laboratory.
  Availability: Direct Testing is performed Monday-Friday (excluding public holidays).
Indirect Testing is performed twice a week.
Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests.
  Aliases/Synonyms: HPA-1,   HPA-15,   HPA-2,   HPA-3,   HPA-5,  
  Code: PABI
  Handling Instructions (to laboratory): Send sample ambient within 36 hours of collection.
Samples must reach testing laboratory by 1pm on Fridays.
  Hyperlink:
  Reference Interval:
Refer to report or laboratory


Collection Requirements
  Container: Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD),   and,   Sodium Citrate-3.2% (BLUE),  
  Sample Type: See container
  Minimum Collection Volume:
  Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge citrate sample.
If HPA is requested, please collect an additional EDTA (LAVENDER) and refer to the Human Platelet Antigen Genotyping entry.


Processing Requirements
  Alternate Containers:
  Processing Instructions: Do not centrifuge citrate sample.
  Minimum Assay Volume:
  Stability: 36 hours ambient
  Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory): Send sample ambient.


Testing Locations
  Performed at:
Section Department Site Contact Phone
Transfusion Haematology Fiona Stanley Hospital 6152 8005


Last Updated : 24-10-2022 12:36