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Fill to line indicated on the collection tube and mix specimen thoroughly by gentle inversion. Must reach the聽Haematology Laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
All samples must have completed聽Form to accompany ADAMTS-13 requests. Note: Plasmic score and full contact details of requesting clinician must be documented on the form. For assistance contact Haematology registrar.聽
LAB NOTES Spin and aliquot plasma (at least 0.5mL). If sending the sample same day,聽send plasma cold. Otherwise, freeze sample at聽聽聽聽 聽-70掳C.聽Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container.聽 Use appropriate PPE.
Ring external laboratory when sending the specimen.
Add-On Tests - check with Haematology first (see CH-W-148)