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HPA-1a (PLA1 Platelet Antigen) Genotyping

Order Code
500314
CPT
81105
Test Details
Synonyms

PLA2 Polymorphism Detection

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Amplification refraction mutation system (ARMS) polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Genotyping for platelet antigen HPA-1a. Used in neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Blue top (sodium citrate) tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 8 days
Refrigerated 8 days
Order Code
500314
CPT
81105
Test Details
Synonyms

PLA2 Polymorphism Detection

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Amplification refraction mutation system (ARMS) polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Genotyping for platelet antigen HPA-1a. Used in neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Blue top (sodium citrate) tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 8 days
Refrigerated 8 days