suspected vaccine induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia |
| Alternative Names: | Suspected vaccine induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia CARESET (lab SENDAWAY)
VIPIT
VITT |
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| Laboratory: | Haematology |
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| Test Code: | Suspected vaccine induced thombotic thrombocytopenia CARESET |
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| Specimen Types: | Plasma
Serum |
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| Container Types: | Sodium Citrate
Plain tube - serum (no Gel) | |
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 2.7 mL |
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| Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass: | 2.7 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Add exactly 2.7 mL of blood & mix by inversion.
VITT: 4x sodium citrate tubes
HITS VITT: 4x red top serum (plain) |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| Assay Frequency: | Weekdays |
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| External Laboratory: | NSW Health Pathology, (SSWPS) - Concord Hospital |
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| Additional Notes: | Request form (from link) MUST be completed and sent with VITT samples
https://www.thanz.org.au/resources/covid-19
https://www.thanz.org.au/documents/item/673
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