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HLA Tissue Typing Class I – Platelet Refractory Patient

Test Name
HLA Tissue Typing Class I – Platelet Refractory Patient
(Note this is an order set that requests both “HLA Tissue Typing Class I – Platelet Refractory Patient” and “HLA Antibodies – Specificity Identification”)
Test Code
SAHLAPR and  SAHLAS
Specimen Type
Whole Blood - ACD  and Serum – Gel or Neutral
Minimum Volume
Paediatric: 6mls ACD and 3mls Serum – Gel or Neutral
Preferred Volume

Paediatric: 6mls ACD and 7mls Serum – Gel or Neutral
Adults: 3x 6mls ACD and 7mls serum – Gel or Neutral

Comments

MEDICAL STAFF 
Please note that this test does not signify a request for transfusion support for the patient. Please download and fill out the latest “Request for HLA/HPA Compatible Platelets - Clinical Information Form” from
https://transfusion.com.au/resource_centre/forms to request matched products.

This test only needs to be ordered on the initial investigation of the patient being refractory to platelets in order to HLA type the patient and to test for HLA antibodies. VTIS will determine if testing for HPA antibodies is also required.

For subsequent testing for HLA antibodies please order HLA antibodies – specificity identification.

VTIS request form is no longer required to be filled out if requesting this test through EPIC.

LAB NOTES:                       
Do not spin ACD tubes. Store specimens at room temperature.

Mon-Thurs: Send to VTIS within 24 hrs of collection

Fri - Sun: Store specimen at room temperature and send to VTIS on Monday

Assay Performed
Australian Red Cross Blood Service Victoria
Victorian Transplantation and Immunogenetics Service (VTIS)
100-154 Batman Street
West Melbourne 3003
VIC
9694 0354
Assay Frequency
Mon - Fri

Anti-Enterocyte Antibodies/Anti-Goblet Cell Antibodies

ACD_6mL