Platelet Genotyping


Test Name
Platelet Genotyping
Test Code
SAPG
Specimen Type

See Comments below before collecting specimen. Whole Blood - EDTA and ACD

Minimum Volume
20 mL of each
Comments

If testing is for the Investigation of Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia, check link below before collecting.

DO NOT REFRIGERATE SPECIMEN! Test may be sent at any time.

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

Weekly, although if urgent test can be performed on an as required basis.

See Also
Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Screen (NAIT, FMAIT)
Activated T Cells and Double Negative T Cells