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Platelet Antibodies, Indirect (IgG, IgM, IgA) : 34327
Test CodePLTGMA or 34327
Alias/See Also
Circulating Platelet Antibody, Serum Platelet Antibody
CPT Codes
86022X3
Instructions
Serum separator tube or plain red tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport. If plain red, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL serum (Min: 1 mL) into a standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 21 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis. Lipemia. Icterus.
Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday
Report Available
2-5 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.
Reference Range
Platelet Ab, Indirect (IgG) Negative
Platelet Ab, Indirect (IgM) Negative
Platelet AB, Indirect (IgA) Negative
Platelet Ab, Indirect (IgM) Negative
Platelet AB, Indirect (IgA) Negative
Clinical Significance
Circulating antibodies to platelets, detected by Flow Cytometry, are found in the sera of patients with immune mediated disorders. Platelet antibodies have been associated with ITP and drug-induced thrombocytopenia.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
