Platelet Refractoriness due to HPA antibodies

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Assay

Platelet Refractoriness due to HPA antibodies

Key Words

Platelet, Refractoriness, HPA

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 Filton
500 North Bristol Park
Northway
Filton
Bristol
BS34 7QH

Test indications

When platelet refractoriness due to HPA antibodies is suspected.

Interferences

Contact referral laboratory for information

Reference Range

Contact referral laboratory for information

Minimum retesting interval

N/A