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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency, Flow Cytometry | ||
| Test Includes: | Uptake and exocytosis of quinacrine, which binds preferentially to platelet dense granule is reported on platelet rich plasma (PRP). In second part of assay, CD62P (P-selectin) protein expression is reported by stimulating PRP with thrombin (platelet agonist). | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Please refer to specimen stability and testing schedule. Schedule patient collection time and location accordingly. | ||
| Collection Alert: | Venipuncture should be performed with minimal amount of trauma. If possible, avoid using a tourniquet. Collect a normal, preferably age-matched, peripheral blood specimen and transport with patient specimen. Normal controls should not have ingested in the previous 10 days: ibuprofen, aspirin, red wine, dark chocolate, gravol, or antacids. Specimens collected within Alberta must arrive to Calgary on weekdays within 24 hours. Check courier schedule before collecting. Do not collect on weekends and stat holidays. Specimens outside of Alberta must be collected Monday to Thursday ONLY. | ||
| Shipping and Handling Alert: | Do not transport specimen using pneumatic tube system. A stat courier is required. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB4535 | ||
| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||
| Primary Container: | Adult: PALE YELLOW ACD-A Pediatric: LT BLUE CITRATE | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1.8 mL | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Adult: PALE YELLOW ACD-Am Pediatric: 1.8 mL LT BLUE CITRATE | ||
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| Stability and Storage: | Stable for 24 hours. | ||
| Processing: | DO NOT centrifuge, refrigerate or freeze. | ||
| Transportation: | Within Alberta: Transport at room temperature. Outside Alberta:
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| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||
| Reference Interval: | See laboratory report | ||
| Testing Area: | Flow Cytometry | ||
| Performing Site: | Calgary: Arthur Child Cancer Centre | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Requisition must accompany the specimen. Patient history must be included on the requisition. Ideally this test should be performed within 8 hours of collection. Tests performed between 8 and 24 hours after collection will include a disclaimer. | ||
| Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, March 17, 2025 | ||
