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Alternate Names
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FMAIT, MAIT, Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia, NAIT, Anti Platelet Antibodies, Anti Platelet Abs, Anti-Platelet Abs, FNAIT, Foetal Maternal Allo-Immune Thrombocytopaenia |
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Test Code
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MISCSO |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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See collection instructions
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Container Type
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See collection instructions
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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Please complete ARCL Request form (FRM-02191): ‘Fetal Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) Investigation Request’.
Consult with Blood Transfusion Laboratory (Blood Bank) on ph:03 9496 5230 or Haematology Registrars (ph:03 9496 5981) if required. |
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Collection Instructions
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Samples Required for Testing
- Please refer to last page of ARCL Request form (FRM-02191): ‘Fetal Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) Investigation Request' for collection/transport guidelines
- Samples from Mother, Father and Child must be collected.
| MOTHER |
18 mL (2 x 9 mL) EDTA tube AND 12 mL serum |
| FATHER |
18 mL (2 x 9 mL) EDTA |
| CHILD |
0.5 - 2 mL EDTA OR buccal swab, AND 1-2 mL serum |
Instructions for: Metropolitan Collection Centres
- DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY FRIDAY OR AT ALL ON SATURDAY.
- DO NOT COLLECT AFTER MIDDAY THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
Instructions for: Regional Collection Centres
- DO NOT COLLECT ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY.
- DO NOT COLLECT THE DAY BEFORE A PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store ambient at room temperature |
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Testing Frequency
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As Required |
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Min Test Volume
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None |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
