Flow Cytometry (FC)
Anti-Platelet Antibody, Direct; Platelet Associated IgG; Platelet Bound Antibody
Whole Blood
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
LAB4308
Daily
3-4 Days
1-10 mL Whole Blood
Lavender (EDTA)
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.
Ambient-Only
Room Temp: 6 Days; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Gross hemolysis; Received frozen
10 mL (dependent on platelet count)
1 mL (dependent on platelet count)
86023
11-04-18
SL