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Test #

301

Test CPT Codes

86022, 86023

Platelet Antibody (Glycoprotein) Plasma/Eluate

Test Type

Diagnostic Immunology

Test Disease / Components

The assay screens for the presence of circulating antibodies to platelets (not bound to the platelet surface), that may be associated with the destruction of platelets. This platelet antibody profile is designed to detect antibodies platelet glycoprotein IV (CD36) antigens, and to polymorphic epitopes on the platelet GPs IIb/IIIa, Ib/IX, and Ia/IIa.

Test Technology

Qualitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Clinical Utility

Diagnostic, Prognostic

Test Specimen

Whole Blood:

  • Collect in yellow (ACD solution A)

  • 40 mL if platelet count is less than 100,000 or 10 mL if greater than 100,000

Rejection Criteria

  • Ambient specimens

  • Frozen specimens

Storage, Stability & Shipping

Stability

  • Stable at 2-8ºC for 4 days

Transportation

  • Ship on blue ice within 4 days

Turnaround Time (TAT)

3-4 Days of Sample Receipt

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