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Aspirin Platelet Function (PF)
MessageTest may be collected at regional offices but must be received in the Guthrie Clinic Guthrie Clinic Lab laboratory within 4 hours of collection.
Test Code
1235500701
Alias/See Also
Platelet Function
CPT Codes
85576
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood collected in a special light blue-top 3.2% sodium citrate tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
1. Use a 21 gauge or larger needle from a venous site. Obtain the specimen from an extremity that is free of peripheral venous infusions.
2. Collect a discard tube, approximately 2 mL of blood collected in any test tube other than an EDTA tube.
3. Fill the blue-top specimen collection tube to the black indicator. Do not overfill. Gently invert to mix.
4. NOTE: Blood may be collected from indwelling catheters following the proper blood collection protocol. Avoid EDTA contamination.
2. Collect a discard tube, approximately 2 mL of blood collected in any test tube other than an EDTA tube.
3. Fill the blue-top specimen collection tube to the black indicator. Do not overfill. Gently invert to mix.
4. NOTE: Blood may be collected from indwelling catheters following the proper blood collection protocol. Avoid EDTA contamination.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen centrifuged, refrigerated, or frozen
Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
