Platelet Aggregation PLT AGG

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Platelet Aggregation

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Platelet Aggregation

EPIC Order Name

Platelet Aggregation Study

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)

Collection Instructions

Scheduling Appointment Tuesday - Thursday only.
To Schedule an appointment please follow link below:
https://www.clockwisemd.com/hospitals/15414/appointments/new
 Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL of whole blood

And

Container/Tube: Light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube(s)
Specimen: 8 full tubes of Whole Blood
Collection Instructions: Mix by gently inverting 5 to 6 times.
Technical related inquires contact Meher Khan at 516-416-6343

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Aggregometry
Agonists used are epinephrine, ADP (4uM), collagen, arachidonic acid, ristocetin 1.2 units, and ristocetin 0.6 units (low dose).

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

85576 x 6 

PDM

5600900

Result Interpretation

See report.

Forms