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Specimen Collection

Platelet Antibodies - Investigation of ITP


Test Name
Platelet Antibodies - Investigation of ITP
Test Code
SAAPA
Specimen Type

18mL EDTA blood听AND听6mL Serum听听

If difficult collections from a child, 2-4mL Serum GEL only.

Minimum Volume
As per specimen type
Comments

Requesting clinician must book test with Lifeblood (platelet and neutrophil laboratory) - ring 9694 0354 before collection.

Test only performed Mondays to Thursdays.

COLLECTION STAFF NOTES:听Do NOT collect samples on Fridays as test not performed on this day.

SPECIMEN RECEPTION NOTES:
Samples must arrive at testing laboratory wihin 48 hours of collection.

Do NOT spin. Store and send samples to external laboratory at room temperature.

Assay Performed
Australian Red Cross Blood Service Victoria
Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service (VTIS)
100-154 Batman Street
West Melbourne 3003
VIC
9694 0354
Assay Frequency

Mondays-Thursdays; Test MUST be booked with Lifeblood (platelet and neutrophil laboratory).听 Clinician to听ring 9694 0354 before collection to confirm booking.

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