Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
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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