VERIFYNOW P2Y12 PRU

Test Code

LAB1790

CPT Codes
85576

Preferred Specimen

Collect: Sample MUST be collected in kit provided by Hematology Lab (304-598-4230) or POC Lab.

Patient Preparation
Sample MUST be collected in kit provided by Hematology Lab (34-598-423) or the POC Lab.
Peripheral Draw: Sample MUST be collected with a 21 gauge needle/butterfly and a Blue Top waste tube should be drawn first. Transfer devices must be at least 21 gauge as well. Line collection: Whole blood sample obtained from an indwelling catheter should only be collected after sufficient discard (5mL) has been drawn. If collecting other sample, this test must be collected first. Sample MUST be hand delivered to laboratory. Do NOT send through the pneumatic tube system.

Blood must be filled to arrow on label.

Instructions

Sample must be received within 4 hours of collection.

Transport Temperature

Ambient

Specimen Stability

Stability: Unstable, transport to lab by hand at room temperature. Testing must be performed within 4 hours ofcollection.

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Incorrect tube (not from provided kit), tube not properly filled to black arrow ( over orunder filled can cause rejection), clotted sample, gross hemolysis,no waste tube collected first and specimens sent in the pneumatictube system. Griener Tubes are the onlyacceptable tube for this test. Fill bute to the black line- do notoverfill

Methodology
Platelet Aggregation/ VerifyNow

Setup Schedule

Sunday - Saturday

Clinical Significance

PRU (P2Y12 Reaction Units) indicates the amount of ADP mediated aggregation specific to the platelet P2Y12 receptor. Values less than
182 PRU are eveidence of a P2Y12 inhibitor effect. Optimal therapeutic and pre-surgical targets have not been established.
Reference Range < 182 PRU: Evidnece of P2Y12 inhibitor effect, 182-335 PRU: Normal individuals not taking P2Y12 inhibitors.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Camden Clark Medical Center
Garrett Regional Medical Center
Wheeling Hospital

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.