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Microbiology Sources | Microbiology Tests | Anatomic Pathology | Cytopathology

Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency

Source Whole blood
Mnemonic POOL
Specimen Requirements 1 x 8.5 mL yellow top ACD"A" tube

(Acceptable: 1 x 4.5 mL blue top sodium citrate tube)

Venipuncture should be performed with minimal amount of trauma. If possible, avoid using a tourniquet.
Specimen Handling Samples MUST be submitted to Flow Cytometry ASAP. If samples are not collected at FMC, the sample must be sent by stat courier.

Sample MUST be kept at room temperature.
Additional Information This is a restricted test. The test MUST be pre-booked with Flow Cytometry at 403-944-4771.

Testing must be done within 8 hours of collection.
Testing Location Flow Cytometry
Testing Frequency Only available by pre-booking
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval