Fetal & Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel Separator tube & ACD tube
Specimen Requirement	Mother: 8 mL ACD blood and 5 mL plain blood Father: 16 mL ACD and/or 1-2 mL neonate/cord blood if Father’s blood unavailable Please discuss with BSG transfusion medicine physician (Tel: 6213 0632) before ordering this test. Bloods are to be collected between Monday to Wednesday only. Phlebotomist's name and signature must be provided on the attached tube label and the test request form.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Specimen has to be stored and transported at room temperature within 24 hours of collection.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	7 days
Testing Laboratory Location	BSG
Laboratory	Tissue Typing Laboratory
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Between Monday to Wednesday
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Downtime Form	Platelet Immunology Test Request Form

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 27 May 2025