Platelet Antibodies Direct IgG
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Platelet Antibodies Direct IgG, Blood
Test ID: PLABQST
Test
Method
Flow Cytometry
Report Includes
Specimens
Whole Blood
Clinical Utility
Platelet associated IgG, IgA, and IgM (PAIgG, PAIgM, PAIgA) detection is useful in identifying immune-mediated platelet destruction. Elevated PAIgG is associated with autoimmune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) as well as thrombocytopenia in systemic lupus erythromatous (SLE), carcinoma, HIV, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/91740/platelet-antibody-direct-igg?p=r&q=Platelet%20Antibodies,%20direct&cc=MASTER; Accessed 12-Jun-2019
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Whole Blood
Collection Containers
Preferred
ACD solution A (yellow-top) tube
Acceptable
ACD solution B (yellow-top) tube
Sample Volume
10 mL
Minimum Volume
5 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Submit at ambient room temperature. Specimen must be received at ICL Monday – Wednesday within 1 days of collection.
Stability
| Ambient | 72 hours |
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Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Refrigerated or frozen |
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Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Flow Cytometry
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platelet Antibodies Direct IgG |
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
Test Version
30-Sep-2019