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Crossmatched Platelets

Message
Request for Immunohematology Studies for Platelet crossmatching.
  • If alloimmunization is present, the patient may benefit from the use of specialized Crossmatched platelet products
  • Crossmatched platelets are more convenient and economical.
  • Crossmatched platelets avoid excluding compatible donors that are HLA-mismatched.
  • Crossmatched platelets are easier to arrange.
  • HLA Matched Platelets may be required if most of the attempted platelet crossmatches are positiv


Test Code
XMPlat


Alias/See Also
Transfuse Platelets, Platelet crossmatch


Includes
Provide estimate of platelet usage for next 5 days.
Depending on results, Platelets will be available with 1-2 days.


Preferred Specimen
EDTA (LAV) 7 ml:   Minimum 2 tubes, prefer 3 tubes


Specimen Stability
1 month


Setup Schedule
M-F (no weekend testing)


Performing Laboratory
Performed at Blood Source, Sacramento CA



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.