Platelet Alloantibody Workup-Advanced
| Also Known as (Alias) | Platelet Specific Antibody |
| Method | Flow Cytometry, Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) |
| Test Information | If a patient fails to respond to HLA-selected community donors, further testing may be required. An advanced workup may include a class I HLA antibody identification and a platelet antibody assay. Further antibody identification may be required using a platelet specific assay (MAIPA). |
| Additional Test Information | This test cannot be requested until after the Platelet Alloantibody Workup (Basic) test has been performed. |
| Sample Requirements | ACD (yellow top) Clotted Blood (red top) |
| Requested Volume | 10cc ACD (yellow top) and 10cc Clot (red top) |
| Shipping Information | Send whole blood specimens at ambient temperature. Specimens should arrive in the lab within 48 hours from draw time.
Send samples to: For additional informatio, please see Ordering Information |
| Requisition Form | RFT- Platelet Immunology Laboratory |
| Transaction Code | 3635-00 |
| CPT Codes | 86022 x4 |
| Test Schedule | Monday thru Friday |
| Turn around Time (analytic time) | 1-3 business days |
| Report/Results | Fax number required to receive report |
