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Fetal Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia

Alternative Names:FMAIT
FNAT
Laboratory:Molecular
Test Code:VTI
Medicare rebatable:No
Registration Instructions:

Requesting clinician must book test with VTIS - call 9694 0354 prior to collection.

Test only performed Monday to Thursday.

COLLECTION STAFF: Do NOT collect specimens on Fridays as specimens must arrive at the testing laboratory within 48 hours of collection

CSR: Specimens must arrive at testing laboratory within 48 hours of collection.

Store and send specimens to the external laboratory at room temperature

Specimen Types:EDTA
Serum
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
SST
EDTA 10 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:18 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:4 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

Mother - 18mL EDTA and 12mL serum (clot)

Father - 18 mL EDTA

Child - 4-6 mL EDTA and 1-2 mL serum

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:4 x weekly
External Laboratory:Victorian Transplant & Immunogenetics Service
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at ambient temperature

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