Clinical background:
The flow based method of platelet counting utilitises both CD61 and CD41 to identify and quantify platelets. This should be used when optical- or impedance-based platelet counting is unsuitable due to unusual platelet shape or size. This assay is not suitable for samples with platelet clumping. Please note, a red cell count is required from the referring site in order to calculate results.
Specimen container paediatric:
pink top paediatric EDTA
Specimen container adult:
Purple top EDTA
Minimum volume paediatric:
0.5ml
Minimum volume adult:
0.5ml
Sample stability:
48 hours
Transport requirements:
Ambient
Freq analysis:
As required
Add on test:
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