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Lab Test Dictionary

Platelet Antibody, Direct, Flow Cytometry (5019X)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry (FC)


Synonyms

Anti-Platelet Antibody, Direct; Platelet Associated IgG; Platelet Bound Antibody

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB4308

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

3-4 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

1-10 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Lavender (EDTA)

Collection Instructions

Effective 11/1/96, whole blood submitted in an ACD (yellow-top) tube wil no longer be accepted because of the high incidence of platelet clumping associated with this anticoagulant. If the platelet count is greater than or equal to 45,000, collect 2 mL whole blood. If the platelet count is between 20,000-45,000, collect 5 mL whole blood. If platelet count is less than 20,000, collect 10 mL whole blood.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Ambient-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 6 Days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; Received frozen

Test Volume Required

10 mL (dependent on platelet count)

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL (dependent on platelet count)


CPT Codes

86023


Revised

11-04-18

Initials

SL