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Test Code PFT Platelet Function Test, Blood

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: 2 Blue Top (Na-citrate) tubes
Minimum Volume: Must be full 
Collection Instructions: 2 specimens are required. Must arrive within 4 hours of draw.

Note:  1. Patient should refrain from fatty foods prior to specimen draw.

2. Certain medications will affect platelet function.

Reference Values

Collagen/Epinephrine:  65-177 seconds

Collagen/ADP:  46-118 seconds

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 4 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Collagen/Epinephrine and Collagen/ADP Cartridges Simulate the Formation of a Platelet Plug

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85576