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HLA Platelets
Test CodeHLAPLT
Alias/See Also
Transfuse Platelets, Platelets HLA
Includes
Request for Histocompatibility Testing.
Performed at BloodSource in Sacramento CA
Use only for patients with documented refractile platelet responses and discussion with Blood Bank.
Performed at BloodSource in Sacramento CA
Use only for patients with documented refractile platelet responses and discussion with Blood Bank.
Preferred Specimen
Two (2) 10 ml ACD (Yellow) and One Serum (RED) 7 ml
- Note: Patient WBC must be > 1.0 x 103
Instructions
HLA Matched Platelets.
- The first order for HLA Matched platelets must have pathologist approval.
- The HLA type of all patients who will receive long-term platelet support should be performed before they are rendered pancytopenic by therapy.
- WBC Count must be >1.0x103 for typing.
- HLA matched platelets may be required for patient that are highly alloimmunized.
- HLA matched platelets are used when Crossmatched platelets are not effective.
Specimen Stability
1 Month
Setup Schedule
M-F (no weekend testing)
Clinical Significance
Performed at Blood Source in Sacramento CA
Provide estimate of platelet usage for next 5 days.
Depending on results, Platelets will be available with 1-2 days.
Provide estimate of platelet usage for next 5 days.
Depending on results, Platelets will be available with 1-2 days.
