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Platelet Aggregation

Test Code
PLTAGG


Preferred Specimen
6 Sodium Citrate Blue Top, 1 EDTA Lavender Top


Minimum Volume
Blue Top Must be Completely Filled


Instructions
Invert tube immediately after collection. Blue tops remain whole blood, they do NOT get spun. A 21G needle must be used.


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
All blue top, coag specimens are discarded after 2 days.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted, hemolyzed, or quality not sufficient specimens


Setup Schedule
Day Shift Only - must be received into lab by 1000 otherwise it will be completed the next day.


Limitations
Baptist Health - LR, Coagulation Department



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


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.