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Plavix (P2Y12) Platelet Function Test
MessagePerformed in Coagulation at BUMCP, BDMC and BBMC.
Note: Call Laboratory for special tubes and instructions.
BTMC and BEMC send to BUMCP - STAT Courier on site BEFORE collection.
Note: Call Laboratory for special tubes and instructions.
BTMC and BEMC send to BUMCP - STAT Courier on site BEFORE collection.
Test Code
P2Y12
Alias/See Also
Plavix (Clopidogrel)
Ticlid (Ticlopidine)
Effient (Prasugrel)
Verify Now
Ticlid (Ticlopidine)
Effient (Prasugrel)
Verify Now
Preferred Specimen
2 Light Blue (NA Citrate) Top Tubes
6.0 mL Red Top
6.0 mL Red Top
Instructions
Using a 21 gauge needle or larger (i.e. 20 gauge) first collect a discard tube (plain red top tube) with at least 2 mL of blood. Next, using the 2 mL Greiner (special blue tops), partial-fill vacuette tubes to the black line (1/2 filled). Gently invert at least 5 times.
Hand deliver all 3 tubes to the lab within one hour of collection. DO NOT send through the telelift system.
Hand deliver all 3 tubes to the lab within one hour of collection. DO NOT send through the telelift system.
Transport Container
AZ Valley locations send to BUMCP Ambient
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hand deliver all 3 tubes to the lab within one hour of collection. DO NOT send through the telelift system.
Report Available
BUMCP- Report available within 4 hours from receipt at testing facility.
Reference Range
Units of Measure = PRU
Off drug: 180 - 376 PRU
Values less than 180 PRU suggests evidence of a P2Y12 inhibitor effect.
Off drug: 180 - 376 PRU
Values less than 180 PRU suggests evidence of a P2Y12 inhibitor effect.
Clinical Significance
The Verify Now PRU Test is a whole blood assay used in the laboratory to measure the level of platelet P2Y12 receptor
blockade.
blockade.
