Platelet Antibodies (including Platelet Associated Antibodies)

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PLAB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7768

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Photocopy the request form and send with the computer generated form to NZBS

Sample Stability

36 hours

Synonyms

Platelet Antibodies (including Platelet Associated Antibodies)
Platelet Antibody screen (PAA and PIFT)

Turnaround Time

7 days

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
  • Plain (Red Top)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
  • Plain (Red Top)

Additional Specimen Information

4x CPD (Yellow) and
10 mL Plain (Red)

Last updated: 24/02/2026