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Neonatal Alloimmune Neutropenia Screen (NAIN; FMAIN)


Test Name
Neonatal Alloimmune Neutropenia Screen (NAIN; FMAIN)
Test Code
SAFNAN
Specimen Type

Maternal: 18mL EDTA & 12mL Serum GEL
Paternal Blood: 18mL EDTA
Child: 4-6mL EDTA or Buccal swab & 1-2mL Serum GEL

Minimum Volume
see Specimen Type
Comments

Requesting Clinician MUST book test with VTIS Platelet and Neutrophil lab on 9694 0354.

Child: A stored EDTA is acceptable.

COLLECTION NOTES:
Please confirm with VTIS of booking. Samples ONLY to be collected on Monday's after 3pm. Keep all samples at Room Temperature 

LABORATORY NOTES:
Send samples same day at Room Temperature.

Assay Performed
Australian Red Cross Blood Service Victoria
Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service (VTIS)
100-154 Batman Street
West Melbourne 3003
VIC
9694 0354
Assay Frequency

Tuesday - 9am

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