Indirect Platelet Antibody

Test Name

Indirect Platelet Antibody

Alternate Description

ELISA method IgA, IgM and IgG (IPLTB)

LIS Code

IPLTBN

Availability

Monday through Friday

Lab Section

Histocompatability

Fluid Type

Blood collected in ACD, EDTA (plasma) or without anticoagulant (serum). Samples that cannot be analyzed immediately must be separated from red cells (spun serum or plasma).  Serum or plasma can be stored at 2-8°C for no longer than 48 hours.

Test Includes

Antibody to HLA Class 1 antigens and to epitopes on the platelet glycoproteins IIb/IIIa, Ib/IX, Ia/IIa, and IV.

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Yellow top tube (ACD, Solution A) or Lavender top tube (EDTA) or Non-Gel Red top tube

Summary Test Name

Indirect Platelet Antibody

Minimum Volume

4 ml

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Stat Availability

No

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

5 business days

Reference Value

Negative