HPA
21 days
Platelet Antibody Bead Array (PABA) and FLOW Cytometry
This panel includes: Testing for antibodies against HPA-1a/b, HPA-2a/b, HPA-3a/b, HPA-4a, HPA-5a/b, GPIIb/IIIa, GPIa/IIa, GPIb/IX, GPIV and Class I HLA. USA test status: This is a laboratory developed test (LDT).
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Identifies specific platelet antibodies. Used in immune thrombocytopenia workup.
Serum
5 mL
Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube
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.
Serum should be separated from cells within 2 hours of venipuncture. Send Serum in a plastic transport tube
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |