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Immunology analyses and platelet genotyping
Héma-Québec’s platelet immunology laboratory performs HPA and HLA antigen genotyping and anti-HPA and anti-HLA antibody testing to help health care professionals care manage thrombocytopenic people. More specifically, our laboratories perform investigations by testing for and identifying anti-HPA antibodies (HPA-1 to 5 and HPA-15) and anti-HLA antibodies (class I), as well as HPA genotyping (HPA-1 to 11 and HPA-15) and HLA genotyping (locus A and B).
Platelet immunology tests are performed in the following cases:
- anti-HPA alloimmunization in a situation of fetal-maternal platelet incompatibility (cases of neonatal thrombocytopenia and high-risk pregnancy);
- refractory state to platelet transfusions (case of transfusion support);
- autoimmunity in of thrombocytopenia situation (unexplained thrombocytopenia);
- maintenance of registries of HPA and HLA genotyped platelet donors.
Certifications
- Blood Regulations (SOR/2013-178): Guidance Document – Blood Regulations, Health Canada
- CAN/CSA-Z902 standard: Blood and Blood Components
- ASHI standard: American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
- ISO 15189:12 standard: Medical Laboratories – Particular requirements for quality and competence. Standards Council of Canada.
Questions about immunology analyses and platelet genotyping?
Feel free to contact us!
- Phone: 514 832-5000, ext. 6300
- Fax: 514 832-0271
Business hours:
- Sample receipt and testing: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Guidance/support: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Contenu
For urgent requests or needs outside of business hours, please contact Hospital Customer Service, which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Phone: 1 888 666-4362, ext. 6909