Platelet Antibodies (Quinine Test)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TTYP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7770

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

36 hours

Turnaround Time

7 days

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

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

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

9

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

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

Additional Specimen Information

4x CPD (Yellow) and
2x 10 mL Plain (Red)

Collection instructions:
Collect ONLY on Monday or Tuesday for testing on Wednesday.

Laboratory instruction:
DO NOT SPIN any of these specimens . Store at Room Temperature

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

IMPORTANT: Record quinine test in clinical details on registration. On the computer-generated test form highlight “Quinine Test” so that NZBS perform the correct test.

Contact Information