Platelet Antibody Identification
| Label Mnemonic: | PLTABI |
| Epic code: | LAB3873 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
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| Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator) |
Minimum:
Adults: 5 mL serum
Pediatrics: 3 mL serum
Pediatrics: 3 mL serum
Rejection Criteria:
Specimens will be rejected if label does not contain patient's first
and last name and medical record number when received.
Turn Around
Time:
7 days
Comments:
Test Includes: HPA-1a/b, HPA-2a/b, HPA-3a/b, HPA-4a, HPA-5a/b,
GPIIb/IIIa, GPIa/IIa, GPIb/IX. GPIV and Class I HLA antibodies.
This test may be useful to support a diagnosis of post-transfusion purpura. For neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia diagnosis, see LAB3690.
This test may be useful to support a diagnosis of post-transfusion purpura. For neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia diagnosis, see LAB3690.
Methodology:
Platelet Antibody Bead Array (PABA) and Flow Cytometry
CPT Code:
86022
See also:
Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Purpura - Maternal, Whole Blood & Serum
Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Purpura - Maternal, Whole Blood & Serum