Processing instructions for: Regional Laboratories
- Please ensure routine coagulation testing is validated prior to double centrifuging for Complex Haemostasis testing.
- Create a Platelet Poor Plasma aliquot by double centrifuging, aliquoting, and freezing (in line with LWI-HAUT-007).
- Refer to LWI-HAUT-021 for the number of aliquots required for this test.
Storage instructions for: Regional Laboratories
- Store Platelet Poor Plasma aliquots frozen at -20°C.
- Store Primary Sodium Citrate refrigerated at 4°C.
Transport instructions for: Regional Laboratories
- Transport Platelet Poor Plasma aliquots frozen in biofreeze bottles.
This test will only be referred on Tuesdays and Thursdays unless approval is received from the Clinical Laboratory Haematology team prior to collection.
