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PLATELET ANTIBODY INDIRECT

Test Code
LAB767


Alias/See Also
PLATELET ANTIBODY SCREEN, INDIRECT
PLATELET ANTIBODY
PLT AB


CPT Codes
86022 (Reflex tests, if positive 81400)

Preferred Specimen
1- 6 mL Pink top tube + 1- 6mL Red top


Instructions
Handwritten Sample Label Required (Patient legal last,first name, Medical Record Number, Date specimen collected and intials of person who drew the specimen)


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Methodology
ELISA or solid phase red cell adherance.

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Monday - Friday Report Available:3 days


Clinical Significance
Useful for confirming the presence of anti-platelet antibodies when post-transfusion purpura occurs 5-7 days following blood transfusion, investigating neonatal isoimmune thrombocytopenia, investigating autoimmune thrombocytopenia (e.g., idiopathic thrombocytopenia or systemic lupus erythematosus), and determining alloimmunization in patients refractory to platelet transfusions.


Performing Laboratory
Blood Center of Wisconsin or American Red Cross Reference Lab



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.