Neonatal alloimmune neutropenia (NAIN)

Blood Transfusion

Notes

• Requires Consultant Haematologist approval
• Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Granulocyte Immunology 3E required to request this test (form available from Transfusion laboratory or available using the link below)
• Performed at NHSBT, Bristol, Filton

H&I Request Form (3E) - Granulocyte Immunology

Sample Requirements

Maternal EDTA tube - 6mL

Maternal Serum tube - 6mL

Paternal EDTA tube - 6mL

Neonate EDTA tube - 1mL

Required Information

For neonate sample 1mL EDTA sample if possible.

Sample and request form must be labelled correctly with 4 points of reference:

1. Forename
2. Surname
3. Date of birth
4. NHS No.

The sample tube(s) must be signed and dated by the person taking the blood.

The NHSBT may decline to test inadequately labelled samples.

For further information on specimen labelling refer to the H&I 3E Platelet Immunology request form

Turnaround time

Up to 21 working days