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Lab Test Dictionary

Platelet Autoantibodies (5544)

Methodology

ELISA


Synonyms

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP); Indirect and Direct Platelet Antibodies; Platelet Associated IgG and IgM

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Versiti Wisconsin P/N Immunology


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Varies

Standard TAT

3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

40 mL Whole Blood (if platelet count <100,000) or 10 mL Whole Blood (if platelet count is >100,000)

Container Type

Yellow (ACD)


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=Unacceptable; Refrigerated=4 Days; Frozen=Unacceptable

Test Volume Required

40 mL Whole Blood (if platelet count <100,000)

Minimum Test Volume

10 mL Whole Blood (if platelet count is >100,000)

Processing Instructions

Complete a Versiti Wisconsin Platelet and Neutrophil Immunology requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated Monday-Friday, ok for Saturday delivery.


CPT Codes

86022, 86023


Revised

03-05-20

Initials

SL