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Test Code ASPIRIN Platelet Function Aspirin Therapy

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Greiner Blue Top, Lavender and BD vacutainer no additive 

Specimen Draw Volume

2.0 mL

Processing Instructions

First draw no additive red top tube, then draw Greiner blue top fill to fill line- 2mL, finally collect 2 mL in a lavender top tube for platelet count.  Do not centrifuge, refrigerate or freeze.

Stability

Stability: Room Temp 4 hrs

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

Methodology

Turbidimetric Optical Detection

CPT(s)

85576

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology

Cerner Test Code

PFT ASPIRIN

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria: Frozen, Refrigerated.