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Alternative Names:

Neutrophil Antibodies
Human Neutrophil Antibodies
HNA

Laboratory:

Haematology

Test Code:

GRAN

Specimen Types:

Blood
Serum

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
Plain tube - serum (no Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

12 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Test by consultation with Haematologist. COMPLEX COLLECTION GUIDELINES

The samples are to be kept at room temperature (the EDTA must not be refrigerated or frozen)

Collection guidelines are on the bottom of form (links updated 19/06/2020) are obtainable from the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood website

Neutrophil investigation

Samples must arrive in the Red Cross Platelet and Neutrophil laboratory within 18 hours post collection and by 9 am the next day for testing

Please contact the Platelet and Neutrophil laboratory prior to collecting samples

0396940354

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Australian Red Cross Blood Service