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Test Code PLATELET FUNCTION ANALYSIS PLATELET FUNCTION ANALYSIS

Department

Coagulation

Specimen Type

Whole blood

Method

Closure Time

Container

2 × 2.7 ml Sodium Citrate 3.2% (light blue-top)

Special Requirements

Requires two(2)- 2.7ml blue top tubes or three(3)- 1.8 ml blue top tubes.Test must be completed < 4 hours after collection. Platelet count must be ≥150,000 and hematocrit >30%. DO NOT USE SPECIAL COLLECTION KIT for PLAVIX/ASPIRIN PFA TEST. Draw PFA in same tubes that are used for PT and PTT testing. CALL LAB FOR CLARIFICATION if questions.

Standard Volume

5.4ml

Minimum Volume

N/A

Pediatric Volume

N/A

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

Do not refrigerate

Stability Room Temp

4 hours

Stability Frozen

N/A

CPT Code

85576 or 85576 x2

Days Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Group Components

PFA Collagen-EPI, and/or PFA Collagen ADP