Platelet Refractoriness due to HLA antibodies

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Assay

Platelet Refractoriness due to HLA antibodies

Key Words

Platelet, Refractoriness, HLA

Specimen Collection

4.7ml gel (Brown lid) for first and subsequent investigations. The initial investigation will also require 7.5ml EDTA (Red lid). This test will be requested by the Blood Transfusion laboratory if it is required.

Turnaround time

This test is referred to another centre for analysis:
Histocompatability & Immunogenetics
NHSBT Colindale
Charcot Road
Colindale
London
NW9 5BG

Test indications

When platelet refractoriness due to HLA antibodies is suspected.

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A