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The Penn Jersey Platelet/Neutrophil Serology Laboratory offers serologic testing for neutrophil antibody identification and neutrophil antigen typing to aid in the clinical diagnosis of:
- Alloimmune Neonatal Neutropenia
- Autoimmune Neutropenia
- Transfusion Related Lung Injury
Testing Methods include:
- Granulocyte Microagglutination
- Granulocyte Immunofluorescence
Samples:
- Label with:
- Patient’s first and last name
- Date of collection
- Identification number (hospital ID, date of birth or other unique identification number)
- Tubes containing serum separation media are not acceptable
- Plastic collection tubes not listed by manufacturer as approved for use in blood bank testing should not be submitted
- Store samples at room temperature
- Ship via overnight courier or Red Cross transportation
Neutrophil testing must be scheduled in advance
| Laboratory Hours of Operation: |
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM |
| Acceptable shipping days (for serum samples) |
Sunday-Thursday |
| Acceptable shipping days (for EDTA samples) |
Call to schedule in advance |
| Turnaround time: |
Verbal or faxed preliminary report within 24-48 hours of test performance |
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Final written reports usually require 3 days after completion of testing |
| Laboratory Phone: |
(215) 451-4205 |
| Laboratory Office: |
(215) 451-4041 |
| Fax: |
(215) 451-2538 |
This laboratory can coordinate testing through our Penn-Jersey HLA Laboratory for further investigation. Medical Consultation is available as needed.
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