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Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (NAIT)-Initial Testing Maternal and Paternal (5603/5703)
Methodology
PCR; Fluorescent Hydrolysis Probes; PABA; Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
NAIT
Specimen Type
Serum and Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Versiti Wisconsin P/N Immunology
Epic ID
Other Genetic Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Mother (Maternal): 20-30 mL Whole Blood in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) tube ***and*** 6-20 mL Blood in a (red-top) tube ***AND*** Father (Paternal): 20-30 mL Whole Blood in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) tube ONLY
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Mother (Maternal): Collect 20-30 mL Whole Blood in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) tube ***and*** 6-20 mL Blood in a (red-top) tube ***AND*** Father (Paternal): Collect 20-30 mL Whole Blood in an ACD Solution A (yellow-top) tube ONLY. Collect Monday-Thursday ONLY, no weekend or holidays. The physician must complete a Versiti Wisconsin Platelet and Neutrophil Immunology requisition and send to lab.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
Mother (Maternal): 30 mL Whole Blood ***and*** 10 mL Serum***AND*** Father (Paternal): 30 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
Mother (Maternal): 20 mL Whole Blood ***and*** 3 mL Serum ***AND*** Father (Paternal): 20 mL Whole
Processing Instructions
Submit completed Versiti Wisconsin Platelet and Neutrophil Immunology requisition with specimens refrigerated Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
Comments
Insurance authorization required on patient (child) prior to draw for Outpatients. OK to do for Inpatients.
CPT Codes
81105 (x2), 81106 (x2), 81107 (x2), 81108 (x2), 81109 (x2), 81110 (x2). 81111 (x2), 81112 (x2), 86022
Revised
01-01-21, 7/13/23 cs