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Platelet Function Analysis (P2Y12, Plavix)
Test Name Platelet Function Analysis (P2Y12, Plavix)
Specimen Type / Requirements Container Type = Blue Tube (Sodium Citrate) Minimum Testing Volume = Full draw 9:1 Ratio (9 parts blood to 1 part anticoagulant)
Collection Instructions: A Hematology consult is REQUIRED for *inpatient* samples (except for patients in Hematology/Oncolocy ward). *Referred-in* patients and *outpatients* can be tested without a Hematology consult. Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label. Transportation: In/Outpatients, Referred-in: Send whole citrated blood at room temperature as soon as possible. All samples must be sent to the Core Laboratory. Stability: Specimens are stable for 4 hours post collection at room temperature. Sample Rejection Criteria: Clotted sample, grossly hemolyzed samples, unlabeled or samples with insufficient quantity will be rejected.
Required Documentation
Turnaround Time (TAT) 1 day	Test Utilization
Reference Value 35 - 106 seconds
Test Code PFAP	Methodology Platelet Function
Testing Location SMH-Special Coagulation	Other Information Last Updated: June 06, 2019

Platelet Function Analysis (P2Y12, Plavix)

Test Name

Platelet Function Analysis (P2Y12, Plavix)

Specimen Type / Requirements

Container Type = Blue Tube (Sodium Citrate)

Minimum Testing Volume = Full draw

9:1 Ratio (9 parts blood to 1 part anticoagulant)

Collection Instructions: A Hematology consult is REQUIRED for inpatient samples (except for patients in Hematology/Oncolocy ward). Referred-in patients and outpatients can be tested without a Hematology consult.

Write your initials, date and time of collection on the collection label.

Transportation: In/Outpatients, Referred-in: Send whole citrated blood at room temperature as soon as possible. All samples must be sent to the Core Laboratory.

Stability: Specimens are stable for 4 hours post collection at room temperature.

Sample Rejection Criteria: Clotted sample, grossly hemolyzed samples, unlabeled or samples with insufficient quantity will be rejected.

Required Documentation

Turnaround Time (TAT)

1 day

Test Utilization

Reference Value

35 - 106 seconds

Test Code

PFAP

Methodology

Platelet Function

Testing Location

SMH-Special Coagulation

Other Information

Last Updated: June 06, 2019