Platelet Function Screen PLTFUN

Method(s) PFA-100
Specimen Required
Collect

Two adequately filled 3.0 mL light blue (sodium citrate) top tubes.

Transport Specimen MUST be received at the Operations Center within 4 hours of collection. DO NOT REFRIGERATE or CENTRIFUGE.
Remarks

Draw blood into light blue (sodium citrate) tube filled to the proper level (1 part anticoagulant to 9 parts blood). Invert tube 3-4 times to avoid clotting.

Stability

Ambient: 4 hours

Unacceptable Conditions

Clotted, incorrect specimen tube, insufficient amount in tube, or centrifuged tubes.

Schedule Daily: 0800-2300
Billing Code 4010118
CPTCode 85576 x 2
Notes

TIME SENSITIVE - Decreased platelet counts (<150,000) or hematocrit (<35) may affect the test. Many medications are known to affect the results.

Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

EPI CLO: Less than 177 seconds

ADP CLO: 55-123 seconds

No Appointment Necessary
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