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Platelet Function Analysis (Collagen/ADP/Epinephrine)
Test Name Platelet Function Analysis (Collagen/ADP/Epinephrine)
Specimen Type / Requirements Container Type = Blue Tube (Sodium Citrate) Minimum Testing Volume = Full draw 9:1 Ratio (9 parts blood to 1 part anticoagulant)
Specimen Handling Collection Instructions: A Hematology consult is required for *inpatient* samples (except for patients in Hematology/Oncology 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 Additional instructions can be found on the requisition. Please select the correct requisition.
Turnaround Time (TAT) 1 day	Test Utilization
Reference Value PFA Collagen/ADP: 67-111 seconds PFA Collagen/EPI: 82-142 seconds
Test Code PFAC	Methodology Platelet Function
Testing Location SMH-Special Coagulation	Other Information Last Updated: April 24, 2023

Platelet Function Analysis (Collagen/ADP/Epinephrine)

Test Name

Platelet Function Analysis (Collagen/ADP/Epinephrine)

Specimen Type / Requirements

Container Type = Blue Tube (Sodium Citrate)

Minimum Testing Volume = Full draw

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

Specimen Handling

Collection Instructions: A Hematology consult is required for inpatient samples (except for patients in Hematology/Oncology 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

Additional instructions can be found on the requisition. Please select the correct requisition.

Turnaround Time (TAT)

1 day

Test Utilization

Reference Value

PFA Collagen/ADP: 67-111 seconds

PFA Collagen/EPI: 82-142 seconds

Test Code

PFAC

Methodology

Platelet Function

Testing Location

SMH-Special Coagulation

Other Information

Last Updated: April 24, 2023