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Methodology
Platelet Aggregation
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 2 hours of draw.
Draw 2 tubes of blood in 3.2% sodium citrate using a 21g or larger needle.
Tubes must be fully drawn.
Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
|
Whole blood, citrated |
RT |
4 hrs |
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
NA |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
85576
Secondary ID
HHA1456
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory