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Platelet Aggregation Tucson (includes Path Interpretation)

Message
Performed at BUMCT
Must be hand delievered to the Laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
DO NOT send through the pnuematic tube station.

DO NOT collect outside of BUMCS and BUMCT main lab (i.e. at clinic)


Test Code
PLTAGGRT


Alias/See Also
Ristocetin Aggregation


Includes
Tests included in the panel:
ADP (Weak and Strong)
Collagen
Epinephrine 

Ristocetin (Weak and Strong)
Arachidonic Acid


Preferred Specimen
3 Blue tops
1 Lavender EDTA
Whole blood - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.


Instructions
Patient should be fasting for 8 hours prior to have their blood drawn.
Patient should not have taken Aspirin or Aspirin containing drugs for 7-10 days prior to testing.
Platelet counts below 100,000/mm3 may give variable results and should not be used.

Please draw Monday-Friday between 0730-1400

Must hand deliver and arrive to BUMCT by 1400.
Samples received after 1400 may be cancelled by Special Procedures.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.