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Platelet Antigen Testing, Parental (for Neonatal Immune Thrombocytopenia)

Alternate names:
Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Not required
Collection Instructions:

This test is performed on the parents of the affected child.

Samples required are:

Mother : 10 mL in plain tube (no gel), 20 mL in ACD  and 2x EDTA

Father : 20 mL in ACD, 2x EDTA

Please contact the laboratory before collecting these specimens, keep samples at room temperature.

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
7-10 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW