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    Platelet Antibodies

    Platelet Antibodies is a topic covered in the Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests.

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    General

    Synonym/Acronym:
    Antiplatelet antibody; platelet-bound IgG/IgM, direct and indirect.

    Common Use:
    To assess for the presence of platelet antibodies to assist in diagnosing thrombocytopenia related to autoimmune conditions and platelet transfusion compatibility issues.

    Specimen:
    Serum collected in a red-top tube for indirect immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody. Whole blood collected in a lavender (EDTA)-, yellow (ACD)-, or pink (K2EDTA)-top tube for direct antibody.

    Normal Findings:
    (Method: Solid-phase enzyme-linked immunoassay) Negative.

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    TY - ELEC T1 - Platelet Antibodies ID - 425043 A1 - Bladh,Mickey Lynn, AU - Van Leeuwen,Anne M, BT - Davis's Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests UR - https://nursing.unboundmedicine.com/nursingcentral/view/Davis-Lab-and-Diagnostic-Tests/425043/all/Platelet_Antibodies PB - F.A. Davis Company ET - 7 DB - Nursing Central DP - Unbound Medicine ER -