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Platelet Antibodies, Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia Investigation

Source Blood 
Mnemonic PLTAB 
Specimen Requirements

Mother: 2 x 5 mL red top tubes (NOT SST) AND 2 x 7 mL yellow top ACD"A" tubes

Father: 2 x 7 mL yellow top ACD"A" tubes

 
Specimen Handling Submit whole blood yellow top tubes and clotted, unspun red top tubes. Store at room temperature. 
Additional Information Provide transfusion history of both parents. 
Testing Location Tissue Typing 
Testing Frequency Weekly 
Alternate Name(s) Pla1 
Reference Interval  


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