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Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Screen (NAIT, FMAIT)


Test Name
Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Screen (NAIT, FMAIT)
Test Code
SAFMT
Specimen Type
Maternal:18mL EDTA & 12mL GEL
Paternal:18mL EDTA
Child:1-2mL EDTA & 1-2mL GEL
Minimum Volume
see Specimen Type
Comments

Requesting clinician must book test with Lifeblood (platelet and neutrophil laboratory) - ring 9694 0354 before collection.

Test only performed Mondays to Thursdays.

COLLECTION STAFF NOTES: Do NOT collect samples on Fridays as test not performed on this day.

SPECIMEN RECEPTION NOTES:
Samples must arrive at testing laboratory wihin 48 hours of collection.

Do NOT spin. Store and send samples to external laboratory 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

Mondays-Thursdays; Test MUST be booked with Lifeblood (platelet and neutrophil laboratory).  Clinician to ring 9694 0354 before collection to confirm booking.