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Catalog ID Plt Agg Platelet Aggregation

Important Note

This test should be scheduled with the Hematology lab before ordering. Testing performed Tues-Thurs only.

CPOE Test Name

Plt Agg

Synonyms

Plt Agg

Specimen Type

Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Four Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tubes and one Lavendar Top (EDTA) tube: 2.7 mL (x4) and 2.0 mL (1) blood

Causes for Rejection

Samples received on ice; clotted or hemolyzed specimen; improper labeling; insufficient quantity

Turn Around Time

6 hours

CPT / HCPCS Code

85576

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory AD 3301 721-2120

Storage and Transport

Specimen should be recieved in lab by 10AM. Deliver immediately to laboratory. Do not send through the pneumatic tube system.

Special Instructions

Always allow blue top/citrate tubes to fill completely.

Reference Range

% of Normal Control

Interpretation

By pathologist

Test Consists

Platelet response to epinephrine, ADP, collagen, arachidonic acid and ristocetin

Methodology

Photo-optical

EPIC Orderable Procedure

LAB10302