Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Platelet Issue
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
13th November 2024	Preferred Container Type	EDTA 6 mL EDTA Microtainer	Report Only

Platelet Issue

Alternative Names:

Platelet Release
Blood Product Issue

Laboratory:

Blood Bank

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

No specimen

Container Types:

Report Only

Collection & Request Instructions:

No sample is required for platelet issue.

However, for platelet and plasma products, a historic blood group must be on file with Northern Pathology Victoria. If there is no record of a blood group, a Blood Group and Antibody Screen must first be collected and processed prior to issuing platelets. See Blood Group and Antibody Screen (BGS) for sample details.

Transport Instructions:

Forward paper requests to Blood Bank during EMR downtime or for patients not on Northern Health's EMR.

Assay Frequency:

Daily

Pathology Handbook

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Preferred Container Type

Platelet Issue