Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome; Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Versiti Wisconsin
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-5 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Yellow (ACD), Solution B
Collection Instructions
Collect Monday-Thursday 0900-before 1300 only, no weekends or holidays. 1-4 mL whole blood in ACD Solution B (yellow-top tube) from a healthy donor unrelated to the patient is also required to drawn at the same time as the patient sample to run in parallel with the patient's specimen. The outermost label of the tube must be clearly labeled as "Transport Control".
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 Day; Frozen: Unacceptable
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
1-4 mL whole blood in ACD Solution B (yellow-top tube) from a healthy donor unrelated to the patient is also required to drawn at the same time as the patient sample to run in parallel with the patient's specimen. The outermost label of the tube must be clearly labeled as "Transport Control". Complete a Versiti Platelet and Neutrophil Immunology requisition and submit with specimens registered Monday-Thursday only, no weekends or holidays.
Included Tests
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome(GPIb) and Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia (GPIIb/IIIa)
Comments
Insurance authorization is required prior to draw for Outpatient. Ok to send on Inpatients.
CPT Codes
88184, 88185, 88187
Revised
1/9/25
Initials
SA