Platelet Antibodies (Blood)

Referring Laboratory

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Testing Laboratory

New Zealand Blood Service Reference Lab Auckland

Department

Blood Bank

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

NA

Synonyms

Anti-Platelet Antibodies

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below
• CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
• Plain (Red Top)

Acceptable

• Please refer to Additional Information below
• CPD (Yellow Top Tube)
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

40

Phlebotomy
Plain 2 x 10 mL Adult Plain Whole Blood (Always Required)
CPD 4 x 10 mL Adult CPD Whole Blood (Always Required)

Diagnostic Use and Interpretation
Following review by the Medical Specialist the results will be posted to the requesting Doctor. The results can be phoned or faxed through to the requesting Doctor if marked accordingly.

Any specialised laboratory platelet work must be discussed with the Medical Specialist at NZBS-N before the tests are requested: e.g.
- Family studies / Platelet Genotyping (DNA)
- Drug Dependent Platelet Antibodies
- Platelet Cross-Matching

Contact Information
Phone NZBS: 0800 448 325
NZ Blood Service Web Site

Blood Bank ACH / SSH
For results, use ward computer.
For more information, phone Blood Bank: extension number 24015 / 24014 or (09) 523 5730

Contact Information