P2Y12 Platelet Function

Synonyms

• LAB12262
• P2Y12 PLT RESPONSE TEST
• PRU

Cerner Name

P2Y12 Plt Response Test

Clinical Info

Testing for Northwell RRL patients only

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Greiner Blue Top

Collection Instructions

A 21 gauge needle or larger is required for sample collection. Collect a 2mL discard tube first. Two tubes should be drawn and hand delivered. One tube will be analyzed and the other will be held and will be retested if
necessary. The level of blood should be at the level indicated by the arrow on the tube. The tube is gently inverted five times immediately before testing. The VerifyNow System uses whole 
blood collected in a partial-fill 2 mL, 3.2% sodium citrate, Blue top, Greiner Bio-One Vacuette tube.  

Transport Instructions

Pneumatic tube must not be used for transportation

Specimen Stability

The sample must be incubated at room temperature for 10 minutes prior to testing and can be used up to 4 hours after collection if stored at room temperature 

Methodology

P2Y12-mediated platelet aggregation

Days Performed

Mon-Sun

Performing Laboratories

• LIJ Hospital Laboratory
• Lenox Hill Laboratory
• North Shore University Hospital Laboratory
• Phelps Memorial Hospital Labs
• SIUH North Laboratory
• South Shore University Hospital Laboratory

CPT

85576

PDM

5680000

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms