Platelet enumeration by Flow cytometry
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...
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.
Test Details
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Discipline:
Flowcytometry
Flowcytometry
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Specimen Container Adult:
Purple top EDTA
Purple top EDTA
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
pink top paediatric EDTA
pink top paediatric EDTA
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Minimum Volume Adult:
0.5ml
0.5ml
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
0.5ml
0.5ml
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Sample Stability:
48 hours
48 hours
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Transport Requirements:
Ambient
Ambient
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Freq Analysis:
As required
As required
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Add On Test:
Use the contact details below to discuss if an add-on is required
Use the contact details below to discuss if an add-on is required
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Routine Contact Name:
Flow Cytometry Lab
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Routine Telephone:
0191 282 5078
0191 282 5078
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Routine Email: