Autoimmune Thrombocytopaenia Investigation

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Assay

Autoimmune Thrombocytopaenia Investigation

Key Words

Autoimmune, Thrombocytopaenia

Specimen Collection

4.7ml gel (Brown lid) and 2x 7.5ml EDTA (Red lid). Do not refrigerate. Sample must be <72 hours old when received by referral laboratory. 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 Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Northway
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH

Test indications

When autoimmune thrombocytopaenia is suspected.

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A