The Penn Jersey Platelet/Neutrophil Serology Laboratory and National Reference Laboratory for Platelet Serology offers serologic testing for antibody identification, platelet crossmatching, and platelet antigen typing to aid in the clinical diagnosis of:

• Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
• Post Transfusion Purpura
• Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia
• Heparin and Drug- induced Thrombocytopenia
• Platelet Refractoriness

Testing Methods include:

• Solid Phase Red Cell Adherence
• Platelet Suspension Immunofluorescence
• ELISA techniques (GTI PF4) and Platelet Antibody Identification)

Samples:

• Label with:
  • Patient’s first and last name
  • Date of collection
  • Identification number if known (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.

This laboratory can coordinate testing through our Penn-Jersey HLA Laboratory and Molecular Blood Group and Platelet Testing Laboratory for further investigation. Medical Consultation is available as needed.