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Test ID: PLABN    
Platelet Antibody Screen, Serum

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detecting alloantibodies to epitopes on platelet glycoproteins IIb/IIIa, Ib/Ix, Ia/IIa, IV and HLA Class I antigens to evaluate cases of immune mediated refractoriness to platelet transfusions, posttransfusion purpura, or neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

See Platelet Antibody Testing Algorithm in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Solid Phase Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Platelet Ab Screen, S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Antiplatelet Antibodies
Circulating Platelet Antibody
Indirect Platelet Antibody