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Test Code TPLT (HLA-Matched Platelets) HLA-Matched Platelets

Important Note

This test is only available by special arrangements with Blood
Bank. Call Blood Bank at 269-341-6440for information.

Additional Codes

Epic Order Code: LAB488
Sunquest Order Code: PRPLT

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation:

No specimen needed if patient’s ABO and Rh type are on
file at Blood Bank. A pretransfusion ABO and Rh type
and antibody screen are required
if no record
available.

Container Type:

 

Optimal:  Pink Top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Lavender

 

Optimal Collection Volume: 

6.0mL Whole Blood

Collection Instructions:

Collect specimen and gently invert several times to mix. Label the specimen, in the presence of the patient, with full name, date of birth and patient medical record number. 

Processing Instructions: 

1. Collect sample in pink top container.

2. Label per policy in the presence of the patient.

3. Send whole blood sample to Blood Bank for testing.

Useful For

Improving transusion response in the treatment of immune refractory thrombocytopenia.

Method Name

Infusion Instructions:

1. Indicate platelets, quantity, and HLA-matched
    in “Other” section on request form.

2. HLA tissue typing of recipient must be completed before
    HLA-matched platelets can be provided. Contact Send-Out Department
    at 269-341 8488if HLA typing has not been performed.

Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Refrigerated 3 days
  Ambient  1 day

Rejection Due To

Hemolysis Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject
Lipemia Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject
Icterus Mild OK; Moderate OK; Gross Reject
Other N/A

 

Specimen Minimum Volume

Collecting minimum volumes can result in a need for sample recollection, and/or a delay in results. Minimum volumes are subjective and cannot account for all aspects of specimen and testing needs. Refer to the Specimen Required section for optimal volumes for laboratory specimens. Contact the Bronson Laboratory if complex collection exceptions occur that require more information.

 

Minimum Volume: 3.0mL Whole Blood
Neonate Volume:  

Performing Laboratory

Bronson Laboratory, Blood Bank-Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, Battle Creek, South Haven

Day(s) Performed

24/7

LOINC Code Information

14301-6

CPT Code Information

86965

Sample Retention Time

Blood Bank specimens (other than Cord Blood) are retained in the Blood Bank for 30 days. Pretransfusion testing should be completed within 2 days of collection.

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