Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

Alberta Precision Laboratories

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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).

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.

Shipping and Handling Alert:

Do not transport specimen using pneumatic tube system.
A stat courier is required.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB4535

Test Code:

CALGARY ZONE	POOL
CENTRAL ZONE	MISC TO CLS
NORTH ZONE	ASPEN: FLOWBLD PEACE: FLOWOTHER
SOUTH ZONE	LETHBRIDGE AND AREA: FLOWBLD MEDICINE HAT AND AREA: MISC

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

Test Resources:

Flow Cytometry - FC3200 (Calgary)

Flow Cytometry Out of Province Requisition - FC3200EP (Calgary)

Stability and Storage:

Stable for 24 hours.

Processing:

DO NOT centrifuge, refrigerate or freeze.

Transportation:

Within Calgary Zone: transport at room temperature.

For testing sent to Calgary from outside Calgary Zone:

Transport at room temperature by FedEx overnight shipping. Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection. Fax the tracking number and requisition to 403-270-4135.
Ship directly to:
Flow Cytometry Laboratory
7th Floor McCaig Tower, Foothills Medical Centre
1403 - 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 2T9

Testing Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Reference Interval:

See laboratory report

Testing Area:

Flow Cytometry

Performing Site:

Calgary: Foothills Medical Centre

Additional Test Information:

Requisition must accompany the specimen.
Patient history must be included on the requisition.

Ideally this test should 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:

Thursday, February 11, 2021