Fetal Blood Group NIPA (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Fetal Blood Group NIPA (Blood)

Alternate Names	NIPA, Fetal Antigen Genotyping, Fetal Blood Group Genotyping, Fetal Antigen Testing, Non-Invasive Prenatal Analysis for Fetal Antigens
Test Code	NIPA
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test is indicated for high-risk pregnant women with alloimmunisation to clinically significant blood group antigens where their fetus is at risk of HDFN. Refer to factsheet via Lifeblood website for futher testing details. This test is not to be confused with Fetal RhD Screening or Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing for Aneuploidy.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 3 x DEDICATED 9 ml EDTA tubes. This test is time critical. Specimen must be collected afternoons between Sunday-Tuesday ONLY in order to reach the referral laboratory within the required timeframe (72 hours). Do NOT collect the day before a public holiday. Samples must be provided with completed Red Cell Reference Laboratory request form with a minimum of 3 identifiers and include the tests requested, referring organisation’s contact details and any relevant clinical information, including antibody titre. The identifiers on the sample must match the request form exactly.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	18mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EB, EWL
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Regional and Metropolitan Specimen Receptions This test is not to be confused with Fetal RhD Screening (DNIPT) Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Store samples in 4°C sendout fridge.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Red Cell Reference Laboratory, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Accredited Test	Yes

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Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Capillary Guide (PDF)