Fetal/Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia

Alternative Names/Synonyms	FNAIT, Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Transfusion Medicine
Specimen Type	Blood
Test Code	SEND

Ordering Instructions, Requisition

McMaster Platelet Immunology Requisition

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

To detect 1. the presence of IgG alloantibody in the pregnant individual directed against human platelet antigens (HPAs) and to determine the pregnant individual's human platelet antigen status and 2. the HPAs of the partner/neonate

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Please see referral lab website for further information

McMaster Platelet Immunology Requisition

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

n/a

Collection Requirements

See Referral Laboratory requisition for information
Collection Instructions

Storage / Shipment Details

Please see referral lab website for further information

Sample Stability

Please see referral lab website for further information

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Referred Out

Test Availability

Monday to Thursday

Referral Laboratory

Referred to McMaster or Canadian Blood Services

STAT Turnaround Time

Variable

Routine Turnaround Time

Variable

Laboratory Contact Information

Tel #: 416-586-4502
Fax #: 416-586-8504

Special Instructions

Samples should be sent from the pregnant individual and partner (HPA antigen status) at the same time or the pregnant individual and neonate (HPA antigen status) at the same time.

Sample Processing / Delivery

Please deliver to the Core Laboratory, 11th Floor